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NantCell Licenses Oncology Antibody from Amgen

Gains exclusive rights to Phase III immuno-oncology compound

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By: Kristin Brooks

Managing Editor, Contract Pharma

NantCell, LLC, a subsidiary of NantWorks, LLC, has entered into a licensing agreement with Amgen for AMG 479 (ganitumab), gaining exclusive rights to develop and commercialize the drug worldwide, excluding Japan. AMG 479 is a fully human monoclonal antibody in Phase III development that targets Type 1 insulin-like growth factor receptor (IGF-1R), a promising target for cancer. Financial terms were not disclosed.   “We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Amgen,” said Dr. Patrick Soon-Sh...

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