contractpharmaApril 01, 2020
Tag: Eli Lilly , Sitryx , Autoimmune diseases
Eli Lilly and Co. entered an exclusive global licensing and research collaboration with Sitryx, a biopharma company focused on regulating cell metabolism to develop disease-modifying therapeutics in immuno-oncology and immuno-inflammation. The collaboration will study up to four preclinical targets identified by Sitryx that could lead to potential new medicines for autoimmune diseases.
Sitryx will receive $50 million upfront and Lilly will make a $10 million equity investment in Sitryx. Sitryx will be eligible to receive potential development milestones up to $820 million, as well as commercialization milestones and royalties on potential sales.
Sitryx will grant Lilly an exclusive, worldwide license to develop and commercialize up to four immunometabolism targeted therapeutics, including Sitryx's two lead projects. The companies will establish a five-year R&D collaboration, with Sitryx responsible for drug discovery, while Lilly will fund and manage the clinical development and commercializaton.
This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
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