Proteros biostructures GmbH, an expert in integrated structure-based drug discovery, announces today an expansion of its collaboration with AstraZeneca focused on the discovery and development of novel epigenetic drugs. The new multi-year agreement builds on an ongoing collaboration with AstraZeneca announced in June 2021, to include the development of small molecule inhibitors targeting a second cancer-associated epigenetic protein.
Under the terms of this new agreement, Proteros will receive research funding and will be eligible for success-based research, development, and commercial milestone payments of up to USD 75 million plus tiered royalties on annual net sales. The collaboration combines Proteros