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Vaccinex antibody licensed to GlaxoSmithKline

EUSA Pharma (Oxford, UK), a Vaccinex collaboration partner, has announced that it has licensed OP-R003, a human anti-interleukin-6 antibody discovered by Vaccinex, to GlaxoSmithKline.

18 Feb 2008

Morphotek announces agreement for development of antibodies to treat prostate cancer

Morphotek, Inc., a subsidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd., has announced that it has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for the development of therapeutic antibodies to a cancer-associated protein identified by NCI researchers.

10 Jan 2008

Vaccinex receives new European patent for antibody discovery technology

Vaccinex, Inc. has announced the award of a key European patent (European Patent No. 1340088) for its antibody discovery technology platform, branded as ActivMab Technology.

3 Dec 2007

Morphotek issued new U.S patent for method to enhance the affinity of monoclonal antibodies

Morphotek, Inc., a subsidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd. has announced the issuance of United States Patent No. 7,235,643 B2 (the "643" patent).

19 Nov 2007

Pfizer acquires antibody discovery company Bioren

Pfizer and Bioren today announced the completion of a transaction in which Pfizer purchased all outstanding stock of Bioren for an undisclosed amount.

15 Aug 2005

Vaccinex and Biocon to co-develop at least four therapeutic antibody products

The collaboration combines Vaccinex's unique capabilities to discover fully human monoclonal antibodies using its proprietary antibody discovery technology and Biocon's proven expertise in clinical research and biologics manufacturing.

19 Nov 2004