Kolon/Mitsubishi Gene Therapy Pact Paves Way For More Global Deals?
Executive Summary
In a rare large gene therapy deal, South Korea’s Kolon is making inroads into the Japanese market through Invossa, its genetically modified allogeneic cell therapy for osteoarthritis. The agreement with Mitsubishi Tanabe could pave the way for more global licensing agreements in a growing segment.
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