Shionogi Set To Acquire R&D Partner Tetra After Raising Stake

Deal Hinges On Imminent Alzheimer’s Results

Japanese firm sets stage to acquire US bioventure after it raises stake just ahead of key readout for lead asset.

Alzheimers_677117191_Atthapon-Raksthaput_1200.jpg
Shionogi Eyes Alzheimer's Via Possible Tetra Deal • Source: Shutterstock

Japan’s Shionogi & Co. Ltd. has strengthened its existing links with research partner Tetra Therapeutics by increasing its ownership of the US-based venture to up to 50% through a new merger agreement.

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Scrip for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required

More from Neurological

Leqembi Launch Set For Germany And Austria As EU Approval Finally Comes

 

Eisai is working on securing reimbursement across the EU for Leqembi now that the Alzheimer’s disease treatment has secured marketing approval from the European Commission.

GSK Ramps Up Neuroscience Investment With ABL Brain Shuttle Deal

 

The pact could be worth more than $2.6bn and adds to growing big pharma investment in the technology.

Roche’s Brain Shuttle Delivers In Alzheimer’s, Moves Ahead To Phase III

 

By allowing it to enter the brain more easily, trontinemab’s brain shuttle brings more patients to ‘amyloid zero’ levels faster, and with fewer brain swelling side effects.

Axsome Plans Excessive Sleepiness Study In Depression After Phase III Failure

 

The study’s failure in the overall MDD population was not a surprise, but solriamfetol’s efficacy in MDD with EDS provided a rationale for testing it in that subpopulation.

More from Therapy Areas

In Brief: BriaCell’s Breast Cancer Cell Therapy Boosts Survival In Phase II

 

BriaCell announced its cell therapy Bria-IMT plus checkpoint inhibitors bested Gilead’s Trodelvy in a Phase II trial in HR+ breast cancer; a Phase III trial is enrolling.

Telix Moves TLX101 Forward On Encouraging Early Brain Cancer Data

 

The company is planning to start a registrational program on its home turf in Australia and is planning to bring the therapy to the US as well.

Leqembi Launch Set For Germany And Austria As EU Approval Finally Comes

 

Eisai is working on securing reimbursement across the EU for Leqembi now that the Alzheimer’s disease treatment has secured marketing approval from the European Commission.