Race for hepatitis B drug intensifies as Antios raises $96m for phase 2 trial

Race for hepatitis B drug intensifies as Antios raises $96m for phase 2 trial

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Pharmaforum
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Antios has raised $96 million in Series B financing to support the ongoing phase 2 development of its hepatitis B drug candidate, ATI-2173.

There are several competitors developing treatments for hepatitis B in what could turn out to be a competitive market.