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Astellas Calls Off Biz Transfer Talks with Kaketsuken
Astellas Pharma said on October 19 that it has terminated its negotiations with the Chemo-Sero-Therapeutic Research Institute, better known as Kaketsuken, over the potential takeover of Kaketsuken’s vaccine and blood product business. Astellas has been discussing the potential business transfer…
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