AiCuris, Merck Enter Exclusive Worldwide License Agreement

Merck MRK and AiCuris today announced that they have entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement for AiCuris' novel portfolio of investigational medicines targeting Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV), including letermovir (AIC246), an oral, late-stage antiviral candidate being investigated for the treatment and prevention of HCMV infection in transplant recipients. "There is a significant need for additional medicines for the treatment of HCMV infection, which is one of the most common viral infections affecting organ and bone marrow transplant patients," said Dr. Roger Pomerantz, senior vice president, Worldwide Licensing and Knowledge Management, and Infectious Disease Franchise Head, Merck Research See full press release