{"id":13109,"date":"2023-10-10T15:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T07:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flcube.com\/?p=13109"},"modified":"2024-11-17T15:33:19","modified_gmt":"2024-11-17T07:33:19","slug":"abbvie-acquires-mitokinin-advancing-pink1-activator-for-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flcube.com\/?p=13109","title":{"rendered":"AbbVie Acquires Mitokinin, Advancing PINK1 Activator for Parkinson\u2019s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>AbbVie (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/finance\/quote\/ABBV:NYSE\">NYSE: ABBV<\/a>) has announced the acquisition of US-based biotechnology company Mitokinin, exercising an exclusive right obtained in 2021. The acquisition was contingent upon the successful completion of pre-clinical studies on Mitokinin\u2019s lead program, a potential first-in-class PINK1 activator for the treatment of Parkinson\u2019s disease (PD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details of the Acquisition<\/strong><br>AbbVie will pay USD 110 million for Mitokinin, with shareholders eligible to receive additional milestone payments of up to USD 545 million, plus sales royalties from the PINK1 program. This strategic move underscores AbbVie\u2019s commitment to expanding its pipeline in neurodegenerative diseases and highlights the potential of Mitokinin\u2019s technology in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Potential Impact of PINK1 Activator in Parkinson\u2019s Disease<\/strong><br>Familial forms of Parkinson\u2019s disease are caused by mutations in the PINK1 protein, which is crucial for the turnover of dysfunctional mitochondria. Mitokinin\u2019s candidate has shown promise in selectively enhancing the active form of PINK1 in damaged mitochondria without disrupting its regulation, positioning it as a potential disease-modifying treatment for PD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br>The acquisition of Mitokinin by AbbVie marks a significant step in the development of novel therapies for Parkinson\u2019s disease. 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