Everest Medicines has acquired an exclusive license to develop and commercialize VIS-101, a novel bifunctional biologic for serious eye disorders, in Greater China and other Asian countries.
The license was acquired from Visara, Inc., a subsidiary of NovaBridge Biosciences, listed on the Nasdaq Global Market. The agreement includes an upfront payment of US$7 million and reimbursement of up to RMB24.0 million for prior expenses.
This collaboration marks Everest’s strategic expansion into ophthalmology, a high-potential therapeutic area.
Author's summary: Everest Medicines expands into ophthalmology with VIS-101 license.