Eli Lilly Acquires 4E Therapeutics

June 16, 2026

Eli Lilly and Company acquired Austin-based neuroscience company 4E Therapeutics to advance its non-opioid chronic pain pipeline. 4E is developing orally available MNK inhibitors targeting the MNK-eIF4E signaling pathway in peripheral sensory neurons, including lead candidate 4ET1103 that entered human Phase 1 trials with a favorable safety profile.

Targets
4E Therapeutics, Inc.
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Location
Texas, United States
Transaction Type
Buyout

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