Genentech buys Amphora's oncology program

Genentech buys Amphora's oncology program

Genentech buys Amphora's oncology program
 
U.S. firm Amphora Discovery Corporation said Tuesday Genentech agreed to purchase its oncology program for an undisclosed sum.

Genentech gains access to all of the intellectual property of Amphora's entire program for an unnamed oncology target with potential for treating multiple cancer indications. The program includes a lead candidate in preclinical development and several backup series.

Further details of the deal were not disclosed.

"We are delighted that Genentech sees the potential value of one of our early stage programs," said C. Nicholas Hodge, Amphora's chief science officer and founder.

"I personally see this as validation of our ability to produce high quality drug candidates," Hodge added.

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