Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and Merck KGaA (MKKGY,MRCG.DE,MRK.MI)announced that they have entered into an evaluation and option agreement to advance the development of antibody-conjugated lipid-based delivery solutions for nucleic acid payloads, such as antibody-conjugated lipid nanoparticle (LNP).
As per the terms of the deal, Biocytogen will provide proprietary, fully human antibodies derived from its RenMice platform for evaluation in Merck KGaA's antibody-conjugated LNP services. Merck KGaA has been granted an exclusive option to acquire rights to selected antibody assets in return for fees and royalties on sales and sublicenses.
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