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Ligand Pharmaceuticals has licensed the rights to five drug research programs to Viking Therapeutics, a biotech start-up specializing in metabolic and endocrine disorders. The deal includes Ligand’s FBPase inhibitor program for type 2 diabetes and its selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) program for muscle wasting. Each program includes a payment to Ligand in Viking equity at the time of any outside financing, milestone payments, and royalties on future sales. Ligand will extend a $25 million loan to Viking to cover expenses.
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