Deal Snapshot: In acquiring its fellow San Diego firm for an estimated deal value of up to $516m, Ligand picks up protein-expression technology, revenue-driving partnerships and the potential for more.

An integrated biologics solution center is China's largest CRO WuXi AppTec's first investment completes its going private move. Aiming to provide full range of services to clients developing antibody drugs, WuXi plans more investment within the next 12 months.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in December 2015.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in November 2015.