Bristol-Myers Squibb in up to $380M alliance with Nissan Chem and Teijin

16 March 2009

US drug major Bristol-Myers Squibb has entered a global collaboration with two Japanese companies, Nissan Chemical Industries and Teijin  Pharma for the development and commercialization of NTC-801, a  selective inhibitor of the acetylcholine-activated potassium ion channel  (IKACh), currently in Phase I development in Japan for the maintenance  of normal sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Under the terms of the agreement, Nissan Chemical and Teijin will grant  B-MS these exclusive rights on NTC-801, and certain backup compounds,  worldwide, excluding Japan.

$40 million upfront

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