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Biogen Acquires TMS’ Phase 2 Asset for Acute Stroke

Biogen to pay $4 million upfront and $18 million upon exercise of the option, plus milestones of up to $335 million

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By: Tim Wright

Editor-in-Chief, Contract Pharma

Biogen has entered into an exclusive option agreement with TMS Co., Ltd. to acquire TMS-007 and backup compounds. The agreement includes an upfront payment of $4 million and an additional $18 million payment if Biogen exercises its option, with up to $335 million in potential development and commercialization milestones as well as tiered royalties. TMS-007 is a plasminogen activator with a novel mechanism of action associated with breaking down blood clots, and is believed to inhibit local in...

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