Sanofi Bets Big On IgM ‘Super Antibodies’ In Potential $6bn Cancer and Immunology Deal
IGM Biosciences Is Leader In Novel Field
Executive Summary
Looking to catch up with leaders in in the field of next-generation antibodies, Sanofi has struck a deal with IGM Biosciences for three cancer and three auto-immune/inflammation IgM candidates that hold the promise of greater efficacy.
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