AlzeCure signs collaboration, out-licensing deal with Lilly for Alzheimer's drug
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June 9 (Reuters) - AlzeCure Pharma ALZCUR.ST said on Tuesday it had entered a collaboration and out-licensing agreement with Eli Lilly LLY.N for the global rights of an Alzheimer's treatment in a deal that could exceed $1 billion in total value.
AlzeCure develops small-molecule drug candidates for central nervous system diseases with a focus on Alzheimer's disease and pain.
The deal is for the global rights to AlzeCure's drug candidate Alzstatin ACD680, currently in preclinical development
AlzeCure will receive an upfront payment of $10 million, development and commercial milestone payments, and tiered mid-single digit royalties on sales
Alzstatin compounds are hoped to be used to counteract re-accumulation of harmful amyloid buildup in the brain and in the long term may be used to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, CEO Martin Jönsson said
