Biogen Builds In Neurodegenerative Disease With Anti-Tau Deal

Biogen agreed to pay $300m upfront to buy a Phase II-ready tau antibody from Bristol. The plan is to move rapidly into mid-stage clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy.

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Biogen Inc. plans to move quickly to study its new tau antibody in Phase II clinical trials in Alzheimer's disease and progressive supranuclear palsey (PSP) after licensing it from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. The company announced a licensing agreement with Bristol to acquire worldwide development and commercialization rights to the investigational drug April 13.

Biogen agreed to pay $300m upfront, as well as $410m in additional milestones and royalties. Bristol, under pressure after losing...

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