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SK Biopharmaceuticals will acquire 1ST-104, a Parkinson’s disease drug candidate, from 1ST Biotherapeutics. The total value of the agreement is $314.8 million (approximately 421.8 billion won).
1ST Biotherapeutics will receive an upfront payment of $1.8 million and short-term milestone payments, while SK Biopharmaceuticals will also make a $2.2 million equity investment.

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