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Kyowa Kirin to Acquire Orchard to Forge Ahead in Gene Therapy
Kyowa Kirin said on October 5 that it has signed an agreement with Orchard Therapeutics to acquire all shares of the UK-based gene therapy player for up to US$477.6 million. The deal was unanimously approved by the board of directors…
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