A Dark Horse Five Years In The Making: Legend Gains First Global Approval
First 'Made in China' Cell Therapy In US
Executive Summary
Nanjing Legend gains FDA approval for its BCMA cell therapy, the second to go to market in the US marks a win for true innovators from China, not cheaper but similar products, some say.
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