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ABVC licenses MDS drug BLEX 404 to OncoX; eligible for $13.75M in fees plus royalties
ABVC BIOPHARMA, INC.
- ABVC and subsidiary BioLite grant OncoX exclusive rights to develop/commercialize BLEX 404 for MDS in 50% of global markets for 20 years.
- Upfront license fee of $12.5M (cash or OncoX shares) due in 30 days; additional $1.25M milestone after OncoX's next fundraising (no guarantee).
- ABVC entitled to 5% royalties on net sales, capped at $12.5M, after product launch (uncertain).
- BLEX 404 is a β-glucan extract from Maitake mushroom; FDA has approved four INDs for ABVC's oncology pipeline including ABV-1702 for MDS.
- No guarantee any fees or royalties will be received; partnership is early-stage and contingent on OncoX's fundraising and commercial success.