AstraZeneca Shows Cardiovascular Ambition With Lipoprotein Disruptor Deal

The $100m upfront deal help AZ to fill out its cardiovascular, renal and metabolism portfolio, now joining Lilly in seeking to develop an oral Lp(a)-targeting therapy.

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AstraZeneca has paid $100m upfront fee for a novel preclinical lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) disruptor asset from China’s CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, signalling its intent on building a broad, sector-leading cardiovascular and metabolic portfolio.

Recent years have seen the UK-based big pharma establish a dominant position in oncology, and it is now building up a range of complementary assets to do the

Key Takeaways
  • The novel lipid-lowering asset helps AstraZeneca fill out its cardiovascular, renal and metabolism portfolio

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