Idera Pharmaceuticals Acquires Aceragen
09/28/22, 8:15 PM
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Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Idera,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) (Nasdaq: IDRA) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Aceragen, Inc. (“Aceragen”), a privately-held biotechnology company addressing rare, orphan pulmonary and rheumatic diseases for which there are limited or no available treatments. The combined cash of the two companies is expected to provide runway into Q3 2023, funding the advancement of Aceragen’s pipeline, including ACG-701 and ACG-801, through important 2023 clinical milestones. The Company estimates annual peak sales potential of $650 million from the three current lead programs.
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Idera is focused on the acquisition, development, and ultimate commercialization of drug candidates for rare disease indications characterized by small, well-defined patient populations with serious unmet needs. Following the acquisition, the combined company will operate as a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapeutics for rare and orphan pulmonary and rheumatic diseases with high unmet medical need.