Incyte Completes Acquisition of Escient Pharmaceuticals
Incyte (Nasdaq:INCY) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Escient Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage drug discovery and development company advancing novel small molecule therapeutics for systemic immune and neuro-immune disorders.
- Incyte (Nasdaq:INCY) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Escient Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage drug discovery and development company advancing novel small molecule therapeutics for systemic immune and neuro-immune disorders.
- "We are excited to continue the work started by the Escient team and accelerate the clinical development of these promising therapies."
- “Over the past six years, Escient has pioneered the characterization of MRGPR biology and advanced two novel candidates, EP262 and E547, into clinical development,” commented Joshua Grass, Chief Executive Officer of Escient Pharmaceuticals.
- Centerview Partners LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC advised Escient on the transaction, and Fenwick & West LLP acted as legal counsel for Escient.