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Emergent BioSolutions Inc (NYSE: EBS) has agreed to create a collaboration with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics to expand the availability of Ebanga (Ansuvimab-zykl).
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FDA approved Ebanga in December 2020 for Ebola.
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Under the terms of the contemplated collaboration, Emergent will be responsible for the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of Ebanga in the U.S. and Canada.
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Ridgeback Bio will serve as the global access partner for Ebanga, ensuring it remains available to patients in endemic countries free of charge through Ridgeback Bio's compassionate use program.
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Ebanga is a monoclonal antibody with antiviral activity provided through a single injection.
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It was developed for Ebola by Ridgeback Bio under the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases license.
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Ridgeback Bio provided funding and operational support for clinical testing. Additional funding was received under contracts with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority for late-stage manufacturing and regulatory activities.
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Price Action: EBS shares closed at $33.45 on Thursday.
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