A BLA has been re-submitted to FDA for Ruconest, which is differentiated from other C1 esterase inhibitors by its recombinant structure. But as the fifth drug for the rare hereditary angioedema condition in the U.S. market, commercial expectations are low.

A BLA has been re-submitted to FDA for Ruconest, which is differentiated from other C1 esterase inhibitors by its recombinant structure. But as the fifth drug for the rare hereditary angioedema condition in the U.S. market, commercial expectations are low.

The Dealmaking column is a survey of recent transactions, including strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and financings, in the life sciences industries. Deals are listed by the following industry sectors: in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and research/analytical instrumentation and reagents. All transactions are excerpted from Elsevier's Strategic Transactions database, providing comprehensive transaction coverage from 1991 to the present.

The Dealmaking column is a survey of recent transactions, including strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and financings, in the life sciences industries. Deals are listed by the following industry sectors: in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and research/analytical instrumentation and reagents. All transactions are excerpted from Elsevier's Strategic Transactions database, providing comprehensive transaction coverage from 1991 to the present.