Serono and Genmab sign worldwide agreement to develop and commercialize Humax-TAC
Serono and Genmab A/S announced that they have signed an agreement under which Genmab grants Serono exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize Genmab's HuMax-TAC. The product is a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting the TAC antigen - also known as CD25, or the interleukin-2 receptor alpha subunit (IL-2Ra) - which is overexpressed by activated T-cells. By inhibiting the proliferation of T-cells, HuMax-TAC may have therapeutic potential in the treatment of T-cell mediated diseases, such as autoimmune disorders, inflammatory and hyperproliferative skin disorders, as well as acute transplant rejection. HuMax-TAC is currently in pre-clinical trials.
Under the agreement, Genmab will receive an upfront payment of USD 2 million and is entitled to potential milestone payments of up to USD 38 million and royalties on sales from any eventual commercialization of the product. Serono will be responsible for all future development costs for HuMax-TAC.
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