The first boy suffering from X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia has been injected with a protein replacement therapy developed by the French firm and the Esperare Foundation while inside his mother's womb.

Public Company Edition: SpringWorks has the biggest IPO ambitions of recent US filers. Also, Deciphera raises $400m after good data and Protalix seeks strategic alternatives.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in September 2017.

ProQR spinout Amylon gets started by licensing four central nervous system disorder candidates from its parent, while start-up Eyevance gets US rights to Nicox’s Zerviate.