Zymeworks, GSK Sign Antibody Deal For Up To $440m
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Executive Summary
Zymeworks Inc. nabbed its fourth major partner by entering into a collaboration and licensing deal with GlaxoSmithKline PLC for the development of novel Fc-engineered monoclonal and bi-specific antibodies for the treatment of various undisclosed diseases.
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