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ReNeuron's Cell Therapies Attract Fosun Pharma, A Leading Regenerative Medicines Developer

 
• By John Davis

The UK cell therapy biotech ReNeuron has attracted the healthcare group, Fosun Pharma, which is building up a leading position in regenerative medicine, to develop and commercialize its products in China.  

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ReNeuron seals deal for China • Source: Shutterstock

Just a couple of months after reporting strong vision improvements in a first cohort of patients treated with its proprietary stem cells, UK biotech ReNeuron Group PLC has secured its first clinical-stage partnering deal, with Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., reflecting the importance Fosun Pharma attaches to cell and gene therapies.

“Clearly, China and Japan are markets we were not planning to enter ourselves, and when we started partnering discussions we gained good traction in China,”

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