Cytovia, Cellectis add CAR-T targets to preexisting cell therapy pact; BridgeBio, Helsinn unveil first program in R&D tie-up
NK cell biotech Cytovia and gene editing firm Cellectis are expanding upon their previous team-up.
The two biotechs announced yesterday they have expanded their collaboration of gene-edited, iPSC-derived NK and CAR-NK cells to include new CAR targets and development in China by Cytovia’s joint venture entity, CytoLynx Therapeutics.
The amended deal, which was originally agreed to in February, now includes a $20 million equity stake in Cytovia stock by Cellectis, up from $15 million, alongside up to $805 million in milestones and royalty payments.
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