Turnstone Biologics Acquires Myst Therapeutics
January 20, 2021
Turnstone Biologics Corp., a privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company, has acquired California-based Myst Therapeutics to integrate Myst’s tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) selection and expansion platform into Turnstone’s oncolytic virus and cell therapy pipeline. The acquisition grants Turnstone full access to Myst’s R&D capabilities, development collaborations, and a TIL program with a lead candidate expected to enter the clinic soon; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Turnstone Biologics Corp.
- Targets
- Myst Therapeutics
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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