Deal Watch Asia Focus: Merck Partners With Alibaba For Entry To Digital Health In China
Executive Summary
China’s Everest licenses global rights to Novartis FGFR4 inhibitor, while Altogen and Lynkogen partner in NASH and metabolic disease.
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