Hot And Hotter: Lepu Takes $140m Leap Into China Immuno-Oncology Fray
Executive Summary
Established just a year ago, China's Lepu Biotech has raised a mighty $131m to develop immuno-oncology antibodies, while Shanghai-based Asieris has obtained worldwide rights to develop and commercialize Photocure's Cevira for cervical dysplasia.
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