
CRISPR, Vertex partner in $3.6bn CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing collaboration; later expanded to other disease areas
Executive Summary
CRISPR Therapeutics is lending its CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. as part of a four-year research collaboration aimed at discovering treatments to address the underlying genetic defects that cause or contribute to certain diseases, including cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease.
Deal Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
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Biotechnology
- Gene Therapy, Cell Therapy
- Large Molecule
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Drug Discovery Tools
- Genomics-Proteomics
Deal Status
- Final
Deal Type
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Alliance
- Includes Royalty or Profit Split Information
- Intra-Biotech Deal
- R&D and Marketing (Licensing)
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