Astellas Strengthens Next-Gen I-O Hand With $665m Xyphos Buy
Japanese Major In Year-End Shopping Spree
Executive Summary
Astellas pays to play in next-generation immuno-oncology through deal for young, privately held US venture and its novel modulation platform.
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