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Novo Nordisk Secures Triple Agonist UBT251 in $2B Deal

UBT251 is a long-acting synthetic peptide triple agonist targeting the receptors for GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon.

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By: Charlie Sternberg

Associate Editor

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk and The United Bio-Technology (Hengqin) Co., Ltd. have entered into an exclusive license agreement for UBT251, a triple agonist of the receptors for GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon in early-stage clinical development for the treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases. Under the license agreement, Novo Nordisk will obtain exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize UBT251. United Biotechnology will retain the rights for UBT251 in the Chinese mainl...

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