03 September 2010
Keywords: Clavis Pharma, Clovis Oncology, CP-4126
Article | 26 November 2009
Norwegian oncology focussed Clavis Pharma and USA-based Clovis Oncology, the newly-formed oncology company led by former Pharmion Corp executives, have an agreement for the further development and commercialization of the Clavis Pharma drug candidate, CP-4126, currently in Phase II development in pancreatic cancer. CP-4126 is a novel, patented, lipid-conjugated form of the anti-cancer drug gemcitabine that has the potential to improve treatment outcomes in a large subset of patients with pancreatic cancer and certain other solid tumours.
The deal provides for Clavis to receive an upfront cash payment of $15 million from Clovis and will be eligible for further payments totalling up to $365 million on Clovis’ successful attainment of development, regulatory and sales milestones. Enjoying this article? To continue reading you need to login, take a FREE trial or subscribe.
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