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Amgen adds stroma-targeted therapy via Molecular Partners deal

December 21, 2018 7:26 PM UTC

Through a deal with Molecular Partners AG (SIX:MOLN) giving it rights to programs targeting the tumor stroma, Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) will expand its immuno-oncology toolbox beyond tumor antigen-targeted therapies.

On Dec. 19, Amgen received exclusive, worldwide rights to develop and commercialize tumor stroma-targeted MP0310 from Molecular Partners for $50 million up front and up to $497 million in development, regulatory and commercial milestones...