Eli Lilly and Hanmi Pharmaceutical have entered into an exclusive license and collaboration agreement for the development and commercialization of Hanmi's oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, HM71224, for the treatment of autoimmune and other diseases.
The agreement is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, similar requirements outside the U.S., and other customary closing conditions.
This small molecule is ready to enter Phase II and the parties plan to investigate the molecule for the potential treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, lupus nephritis, Sjögren's syndrome, and other related conditions.
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Lilly will receive worldwide rights to the molecule for all indications excluding China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea. Lilly will take development, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial leadership for the molecule in the Lilly territories.
Hanmi will receive an initial payment of $50 million and is eligible for up to $640 million in potential development, regulatory, and sales milestones.
If the BTK inhibitor is successfully commercialized, Hanmi would also be eligible for tiered double-digit royalty payments.
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