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Takeda Halts Early R&D Efforts In AAV Gene Therapies And Rare Hematology

Focus On Later-Stage Prospects

 
• By Lisa Takagi

The major Japanese firm says decision prompted by desire to focus more resources on late-stage clinical candidates and core therapeutic areas, while expanding deals.

Takeda to terminate its pre-clinical work in AAV gene therapy and research and pre-clinical efforts in rare hematology
Takeda has recently expanded non-AAV gene therapy deals • Source: Shutterstock

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has discontinued preclinical R&D work in the area of adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapies, as well as research and preclinical efforts in rare hematology.

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