Biogen acquires immunology start-up RayThera for $1bn

Biogen building in Cambridge MA, US

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Anti-inflammatory assets in the deal allow Biogen to expand immunology pipeline into new disease areas.

Biogen is acquiring US biotech firm RayThera for up to $1 billion, through which it will obtain rights to a Phase I-ready lead asset, thus expanding its immunology pipeline.

As part of the acquisition, Biogen will access multiple anti-inflammatory assets for immune-mediated conditions across a range of indications.

The firm will handle the global development, manufacturing and global commercialisation of these assets…

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