FibroGen Hails 'Milestone' IPF Data, Phase III And Partners Beckon
Executive Summary
Phase II data for FibroGen's first-in-class therapy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis panrevlumab has sent its shares soaring and could have potential partners scrambling.
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