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Future-proofing MM

Celgene's Acetylon option enables epigenetic combinations in multiple myeloma

August 5, 2013 7:00 AM UTC

Celgene Corp.'s deal with Acetylon Pharmaceuticals Inc. hinges on the expectation that epigenetic therapy combinations will become mainstays of multiple myeloma treatment and gives Celgene first crack at ACY-1215 - the most advanced HDAC6 inhibitor in development.

Regardless of whether the deal progresses to an acquisition, Acetylon is getting enough money to bring the molecule deep into Phase II trials...