Future For Spexis Looks Far From Secure
Swiss Biotech Launched End of 2021
Executive Summary
Spexis is hoping to get ColiFin, a therapy for chronic lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients, onto the US market but cannot start the necessary late-stage program without an injection of cash.
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