Merck licenses Chinese cancer drug

Merck signs up to $3.3 billion cancer drug deal with China-based LaNova
The deal allows Merck to take over development of privately held LaNova Medicines' LM-299, the companies said on Thursday. The drug candidate targets a protein called PD-1, which prevents the immune system from killing cancerous cells. It also curbs levels ...
Merck licenses Chinese cancer drug, searching for next Keytruda blockbuster
In a move to safeguard the company’s dominant position in cancer, Merck said Thursday it will license a new cancer drug from LaNova Medicines, a Shanghai-based firm, for $588 million upfront and as much as $2.7 billion in potential milestone payments.
Merck Snags Chinese Cancer Drug in Deal Worth Up to $3.3 Billion
Merck & Co. licensed an experimental cancer antibody from a closely held Chinese company in a deal worth $588 million upfront, plus as much as $2.7 billion in milestone payments.
Merck to buy rights to Chinese cancer drug for up to $3.3B
Merck (MRK) stock will be in focus as company inks deal worth up to $3.3B to buy licensing rights to a cancer candidate called LM-299 from LaNova. Read more here.
Merck signs up to $3.3 bln cancer drug deal with China-based LaNova
Merck has signed a licensing agreement worth up to $3.3 billion with Shanghai-based LaNova Medicines to develop, make and sell an experimental cancer drug, the two companies said on Thursday.
Merck snags Chinese cancer drug for up to US$3.3 billion
MERCK & Co licenced an experimental cancer antibody from a closely held Chinese company in a deal worth US$588 million upfront, plus as much as US$2.7 billion in milestone payments. Read more at The Business Times.
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Merck Expands Oncology Pipeline By Securing License For LaNova Medicines' LM-299
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