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Ginkgo Bioworks in RNA-Discovery Collaboration With Pfizer

By Chris Wack

 

Ginkgo Bioworks has entered into a collaboration with Pfizer focused on the discovery of RNA-based drug candidates.

In the collaboration, Pfizer will use Ginkgo's proprietary RNA technology to advance the discovery and development of novel RNA molecules across priority research areas.

Ginkgo will receive an upfront payment and is eligible to receive research fees and development and commercial milestone payments, up to $331 million across three programs. Ginkgo is entitled to potential further downstream value in the form of royalties on sales.

Shares of Ginkgo gained 15% to $1.73 in pre-market trading.

 

Write to Chris Wack at chris.wack@wsj.com

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

September 27, 2023 07:37 ET (11:37 GMT)

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