Merck to Acquire Investigational B-Cell Depletion Therapy, CN201, from Curon Biopharmaceutical
Acquiring Company
Merck
Acquired Company
Curon Biopharmaceutical
Rahway
ShanghaiManufacturingBiotechnologyHealthcareHealth CareBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeuticsDescription
Merck, also known as MSD, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CN201, a novel investigational clinical-stage bispecific antibody for the treatment of B-cell associated diseases, from Curon Biopharmaceutical. The acquisition aims to expand Merck's pipeline and diversify its potential treatment options for malignant and autoimmune diseases.
Quick answer
Merck is acquiring Curon Biopharmaceutical, announced August 9, 2024. Merck is based in Rahway, New Jersey, United States.
- How much did Merck pay for Curon Biopharmaceutical?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Merck do?
- For over 130 years, Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases in pursuit of our..
- Where are Merck and Curon Biopharmaceutical based?
- Merck is based in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. Curon Biopharmaceutical is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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Who acquired Curon Biopharmaceutical?
Curon Biopharmaceutical was acquired by Merck, based in Rahway. The deal was reported on August 12, 2024. Merck is publicly traded (MRK) and operates in Manufacturing.
When did Merck acquire Curon Biopharmaceutical?
Merck's acquisition of Curon Biopharmaceutical was reported on August 12, 2024. Merck, also known as MSD, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CN201, a novel investigational clinical-stage bispecific antibody for the treatment of B-cell associated diseases, from Curon Biopharmaceutical. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Curon Biopharmaceutical do?
Curon Biopharmaceutical is a Shanghai-based biopharma company. Curon Biopharma currently holds multiple promising novel cancer immuno-therapeutic agents in its pipeline, and is committed to bring next generation cancer immunotherapies to patients. It is privately held, operating in Biotechnology, and is based in Shanghai.
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