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iBio licenses anti-myostatin antibody IBIO-600 from AstralBio; launches bispecific program for obesity
iBio, Inc.
- Upfront payment of $750,000 paid in common stock; milestones up to $28M.
- IBIO-600 is a long-acting anti-myostatin antibody designed for subcutaneous use.
- iBio initiated a bispecific antibody program targeting myostatin/activin A for obesity and cardiometabolic disorders.
- Preclinical studies show potent myostatin inhibition; NHP data expected early 2025.
- Plans to enter clinical trials in obesity and cardiometabolic disorders in 2026.