Junshi Joins China mRNA Mania Through Immorna JV

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After immuno-oncology, mRNA is fast becoming a hot area in China as a flurry of biotechs from I-Mab to Kangtai partner with a little-known developer.

Junshi forms JV with Immorna
Junshi becomes fourth Chinese biopharma firm to collaborate with domestic mRNA specialist Immorna. • Source: Alamy

Shanghai-based immuno-oncology developer Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd. has pledged up to RMB799m ($123m) in a joint venture with Immorna, a domestic messenger RNA technology specialist.

The venture will use mRNA technology provided by Immorna (Hangzhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. to develop and commercialize new drugs designed...

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