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Mesoblast - Novartis licenses ARDS program

Mesoblast announced that Novartis has signed a partnership with the company to develop remestemcel-L for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), whether or not the ARDS was caused by COVID-19. This is an important validation of both the platform as well as its application in the treatment of respiratory disease. Novartis will make a US$25m upfront payment and an additional US$25m equity investment. Mesoblast may receive a total of US$505m in development milestones, an additional US$750m in sales milestones and tiered double-digit royalties. Additionally, Novartis will fully fund global clinical development for all-cause ARDS and potentially other respiratory indications.
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Mesoblast Ltd.

Mesoblast is engaged in the development of regenerative medicine products. Co. has leveraged its proprietary technology platform, based on specialized cells known as mesenchymal lineage adult stem cells ("MLCs"), to establish a portfolio of late-stage product candidates. Co.'s allogeneic, "off the shelf" product candidates target advanced stages of diseases with high, unmet medical needs including cardiovascular conditions, orthopedic disorders, immunologic and inflammatory disorders and oncology and hematologic conditions. Each MLC-derived product candidate has technical characteristics, target indications, reimbursement strategy, commercialization potential, and partnering opportunities.

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Sean Conroy

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