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Tarsus will acquire Alkeus, a developer of drugs for inherited eye diseases, for up to $800 million (approximately 1.1376 trillion won). Tarsus will pay $450 million upfront and up to $350 million in milestones tied to regulatory approval and sales. Through the acquisition, Tarsus plans to obtain Phase 3 clinical trial results for gildeuretinol, a treatment for Stargardt disease, in 2029.

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