Deal Watch: Merck Digging Into Epigenetics With Proteros Partnership
Executive Summary
Merck could pay up to $167m to try a new epigenetic target, which would build on its existing HDAC inhibitor. Meanwhile, Celgene buys epigenetics-focused Acetylon, which will spin out new company Regenacy to work with its lead HDAC6 inhibitor outside of oncology.
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