AstraZeneca picks up suite of new Covid-19 antibodies, shining spotlight on Oxford-tied startup

Amber Tong

Senior Editor

AstraZeneca is taking another stab at developing antibodies for Covid-19.

Having partnered with Vanderbilt University researchers to develop the long-acting antibody combo now known as Evusheld, AstraZeneca this time is betting on newly-launched RQ Biotechnology, a UK-based outfit with roots at the University of Oxford and medical research charity LifeArc.

The pharma giant swooped in with a $157 million deal — plus royalties — to acquire worldwide licenses to a suite of early-stage antibodies targeting SARS-CoV-2.

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