CureVac Frames Comeback With Dutch Biotech Buy

Adopting Neoantigen Approach For Cancer Vaccines

The German firm is buying Frame Cancer Therapeutics in a deal valued at €32m, with CEO Franz-Werner Haas claiming that it will help the firm in its search for promising neoantigens for its mRNA cancer vaccine programs.

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• Source: Curevac

CureVac NV is continuing the reshaping of its oncology business following the German group's underwhelming efforts to become a player in the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines space with the acquisition of neoantigen specialist Frame Therapeutics of the Netherlands.

The Tübingen-headquartered group's purchase is valued at €32m and will be paid in CureVac shares. Following a 50% upfront payment,...

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