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Shionogi Acquires Worldwide Rights for Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor from Kotobuki
Shionogi and Kotobuki Pharmaceutical announced on October 1 that they have entered into a worldwide license agreement for Shionogi to develop, manufacture, and market a cholesterol absorption inhibitor KT6-971 (development code) discovered by Kotobuki. Shionogi will make an upfront payment…
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