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Oncolys, Chugai Ink 50 Billion Yen Licensing Pact for Telomelysin

April 9, 2019
Tokyo-based biotech Oncolys BioPharma has won key allies at Chugai Pharmaceutical for the development of its oncolytic virus telomelysin, with the two companies announcing their deal on April 8, which included the drug’s licensing as well as a capital tie-up…

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