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Merck to Buy SmartCells in Deal Worth More Than $500 Million

December 2, 2010

Drugmaker Merck & Co. said Thursday it will buy insulin developer SmartCells Inc. in a deal that may exceed $500 million if development and regulatory milestones are met.
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