Biogen backing Ontogeny's "hedgehog" proteins CNS research with up to $80 mil.
Executive Summary
BIOGEN/ONTOGENY TO DEVELOP "HEDGEHOG" CELL DIFFERENTIATION PROTEINS FOR CNS disorders, including Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the companies jointly announced July 19. Privately-held Ontogeny has identified a family of "hedgehog" proteins responsible for the formation and regeneration of tissues -- the Sonic, Indian and Desert "hedgehogs," the companies stated.