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Stock Exchange: TYO With focus areas extending to the discovery and development of biopharma products, AnGes is dedicated to developing genetic medicines and therapeutic vaccines for intractable or rare diseases. Approved Cell and Gene Therapy: Collategene Founded Year: 1999 Total Employees: ~140 Headquarters: Osaka, Japan Market Cap: $162.8M
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