Deal Watch: Are Ultragenyx, REGENXBIO In A Bidding War For Dimension?
Executive Summary
ProQR spinout Amylon gets started by licensing four central nervous system disorder candidates from its parent, while start-up Eyevance gets US rights to Nicox’s Zerviate.
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