Unibioscreen And Drais Pharmaceuticals Partner To Develop And Commercialize Unbs5162 For Treatment Of Cancer
Drais Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Unibioscreen S.A. announced that they have entered into a global agreement to develop and commercialize UNBS5162, one of Unibioscreen’s investigational drug and potential breakthrough treatments for cancer. UNBS5162 was discovered by Unibioscreen and is currently in Phase I trials in the United States in cancer patients with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma.
“This is an important milestone for Drais as we focus on building a portfolio of novel therapeutics,” said Dr. Donna L. Tempel, president and chief executive officer of Drais Pharmaceuticals. “Partnering with innovative companies like Unibioscreen is an important step towards implementing our strategy of in-licensing and developing novel therapeutic treatments that meet unmet medical needs.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Unibioscreen will receive upfront, development and regulatory milestones payments up to $31 million, in addition to commercial milestone payments. The license grants exclusive rights to Drais to develop and commercialize UNBS5162 worldwide.
Christiane Verhaegen, chief executive officer and chief financial officer of Unibioscreen commented: “Unibioscreen’s deal with Drais is a key milestone for both the development of the drug candidate and for the company as it provides validation of Unibioscreen’s promising pipeline of potential cancer treatments in addition to monetary benefits. We are confident that Drais’ experienced team will maximize the progression of UNBS5162 and believe this agreement will provide excellent value for both partners”. Denis Biju-Duval, Head of ING Belgium Corporate Investments added: “The agreement illustrates the ability of Unibioscreen to successfully exploit its unique technology and know-how. Unibioscreen will continue to innovate in the oncology sector.”
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