Novartis Pays Big To License Monte Rosa’s Molecular Glue Degrader

Unlike previous deals in this space which were mostly to do with discovering new compounds, the big pharma is paying $150m upfront to license a specific product.

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The latest deal for a molecular glue degrader (MGD) technology has the biggest upfront payment yet. Novartis is paying Monte Rosa Therapeutics a hefty $150m for global rights to products including MRT-6160, intended for immune-mediated conditions.

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