Servier Expands Its Immuno-Oncology Presence With Sorrento PD-1 Deal
Executive Summary
Servier SA has moved to broaden its immune-oncology pipeline by signing a license and collaboration agreement for the development, manufacture and commercialization of products using Sorrento Therapeutics Inc.'s anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) STI-A1110, adding to its ongoing CAR-T efforts.
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