Janux Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:JANX) shares are trading higher following Wednesday's reports suggesting the company is considering a possible sale following interest from larger pharmaceutical firms.

The company, which is focused on developing tumor-activated immunotherapies for cancer treatment, has engaged a financial adviser to assess its alternatives.

Bloomberg report highlights that Janux's attractiveness lies in its innovative treatments, which are likely to attract major players in the pharmaceutical industry seeking to bolster their portfolios with new medicines, especially in the realm of cancer therapeutics.

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This interest could lead to a significant acquisition, reshaping the landscape of the pharmaceutical sector.

This year has seen a remarkable surge in Janux's stock performance. Its shares quadrupled, propelling the company's market value to $2.3 billion.

Earlier this year, Janux garnered significant attention following a successful equity offering that raised approximately $295 million, coinciding with promising data releases for two experimental treatments.

In February, Janux Therapeutics released updated data for its JANX007 in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and JANX008 in late-stage solid tumors.

Bloomberg reports that the pharmaceutical industry has witnessed a flurry of deal activities, with acquisitions targeting drug and biotech companies reaching $27.8 billion since the beginning of the year.

Price Action: JANX shares are up 18.80% at $53.00 on the last check Thursday.

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