With Hopeful Interim Data, Ultragenyx Bets On GeneTx, Angelman Syndrome Candidate
Executive Summary
Ultragenyx is buying its Angelman syndrome partner GeneTx for $75m on the heels of an interim Phase I/II readout that shows signs of clinical activity and appears to resolve earlier safety worries.
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