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Takeda, US Biotech Venture Agree to Develop, Commercialize Autoimmune Disease Treatment
Takeda Pharmaceutical said on May 28 that it has reached an option agreement with US biotech venture MacroGenics Inc. to develop and commercialize the drug candidate MGD010 for treating autoimmune diseases. Under the agreement, MacroGenics will receive an upfront payment…
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