Astellas Adds To Regenerative Medicine Portfolio In Hearing Loss Deal With Frequency
Executive Summary
Astellas adds a large-market drug candidate to its regenerative medicine portfolio, while Frequency Therapeutics almost doubles its fundraising to date. It traded ex-US rights to hearing loss candidate FX-322 for $80m up front and up to $545m in milestone fees plus royalties.
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