Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc IONS has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca Plc AZN to develop and commercialize eplontersen, Ionis' antisense medicine for transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR).
- ATTR is a slowly progressive condition characterized by the buildup of abnormal protein deposits called amyloid (amyloidosis) in the body's organs and tissues.
- Eplontersen (IONIS-TTR-LRx) is designed to reduce the production of transthyretin (TTR) protein.
- Ionis will continue to lead the global Phase 3 trials in patients with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis (hATTR) with polyneuropathy and cardiomyopathy.
- Ionis and AstraZeneca will have shared responsibility for medical affairs and commercial activities in the U.S.
- AstraZeneca will have an exclusive license for eplontersen outside the U.S. except in certain countries in Latin America.
- hATTR with polyneuropathy will be the first indication the companies will seek regulatory approval for eplontersen, potentially filing a marketing application with the FDA by the end of 2022.
- Under the agreement terms, Ionis will receive a $200 million upfront payment, up to $485 million in development and approval milestones, and up to $2.9 billion in sales-related milestone payments.
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- Price Action: IONS shares closed 4.21% higher at $27.5 on Monday. AZN shares are down 1.21% at $54.74 during the premarket session on the last check Tuesday.
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