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Aeterna Zentaris, Hikma Pharma Sign Oncology Pact

Will market Perifosine in the Middle East and North Africa region

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By: Tim Wright

Editor-in-Chief, Contract Pharma

Aeterna Zentaris, Inc. and Hikma Pharmaceuticals have signed an exclusive commercialization and licensing agreement for the registration and marketing of perifosine, Aeterna Zentaris’ lead anti-cancer compound, for the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Perifosine, a novel oral Akt inhibitor, is currently in two Phase III programs for the treatment of colorectal cancer and multiple myeloma in the U.S. and Europe. Aeterna Zentaris will receive an upfront payment and additional pay...

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