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Alumis and Kaken Pharmaceutical Announce Collaboration and Licensing Agreement for ESK-001 in Dermatology in Japan
- Alumis to receive $40 million in upfront and near-term co-development payments, with potential for approximately $140 million in additional milestone and field option payments, plus tiered royalties on future sales -Deal underscores the commercial potential of Alumis’ ESK-001 and leverages Kaken’s regional capabilities and expertise in novel dermatology treatments -Kaken has the option to license ESK-001 for further clinical development and commercialization in rheumatological and gastrointest
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