Compugen Ltd. has signed a collaboration agreement with Merck KGaA, a division of Merck Serono, for CGEN-855, Compugen’s novel peptide targeting the FPRL1 G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR). This peptide has demonstrated the potential to treat inflammatory diseases and other indications such as cancer, metabolism and cardiovascular diseases.      Under the agreement, Compugen will conduct additional research and Merck Serono has an option to exclusively license the peptide for worldwide ...