Keros to receive $20M milestone; elritercept advances in myelofibrosis trial
Sep 29, 2026, 8:16 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The $20M milestone and potential >$1.1B in future milestones/royalties could meaningfully improve KROS's cash runway and reduce near-term burn, supporting ongoing trials and operations; positive for sentiment though valuation depends on trial progress and downstream milestones.
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Keros forecast a $20 million development milestone from Takeda after dosing the first patient in ELRiSE MF, a Phase 3 trial for elritercept in myelofibrosis with anemia on ruxolitinib. The Takeda license also contemplates milestones and royalties exceeding $1.1 billion, with 25% of net proceeds to stockholders, bolstering cash runway and validating the program.
Keros expects a $20M milestone for elritercept after first MF patient dosed.
ELRiSE MF is Phase 3 trial for elritercept in MF with anemia.
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