Bayer and Kumquat Biosciences Enter Global Exclusive License and Collaboration in Precision Oncology
BERLIN & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bayer and Kumquat Biosciences Inc., a clinical-stage biotech company founded by pioneers of the KRAS pathway, today announced that they have entered into an exclusive global license and collaboration to develop and commercialize Kumquat’s KRAS G12D inhibitor. Under the agreement, Kumquat is responsible for the initiation and completion of the Phase Ia study, while Bayer will complete development and commercial activities. Kumquat received U.S. Food and Drug
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How will the exclusive global license with Kumquat Biosciences affect Bayer's valuation and earnings forecasts?
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