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Gilead & Kymera Partner on Novel Cancer Drug

Aim to accelerate the development and commercialization of a novel molecular glue degrader (MGD) program targeting cyclin-dependent kinase 2.

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By: Charlie Sternberg

Associate Editor

Gilead Sciences Inc. and Kymera Therapeutics Inc. have entered into an exclusive option and license agreement to accelerate the development and commercialization of a novel molecular glue degrader (MGD) program targeting cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) with broad oncology treatment potential including in breast cancer and other solid tumors. CDK2-directed MGDs are a new type of drug designed to remove CDK2 – a key contributor in tumor growth – rather than just inhibiting its function. Tradit...

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