Oncotelic granted Lunai Bioworks worldwide rights to its nose-to-brain delivery system for biodefense and Alzheimer's. Nearly 98% of small-molecule drugs fail to cross the blood-brain barrier.
Oncotelic Therapeutics said it was featured in an editorial on how advancing drug pipelines are driving biotech valuation. The company cited its oncology pipeline, AI-enabled platform and 45% stake in GMP Bio.
Pharmaceutical companies are prioritizing de-risked, late-stage assets with human clinical validation over early-stage programs. Oncology and CNS programs have emerged as strategic M&A targets due to large commercial markets and significant unmet medical needs.