AC Immune Beefs Up Neurodegenerative Diseases Pipeline
Executive Summary
The Swiss biotech, AC Immune, has identified further antibodies aimed at targets in neurodegenerative diseases that could complement its work in beta-amyloid and tau-based approaches to conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
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