Medarex to Receive Milestone Payment from FibroGen for the Initiation of a Phase 2 Study of FG-3019 in Patients with Diabetic...
13 Julio 2009 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Medarex, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEDX) today announced it will receive a
milestone payment of an undisclosed amount from its licensing
partner, FibroGen, Inc., in connection with a recently initiated
Phase 2 clinical trial of FG-3019 in patients with type 2 diabetes
and advanced kidney disease as announced by FibroGen on June 15,
2009.
FG-3019 is a fully human monoclonal antibody generated using
Medarex's UltiMAb� technology against connective tissue growth
factor (CTGF). Under the agreement with FibroGen, Medarex could
receive future milestone payments and sales-based royalty
payments.
�We are pleased with the progress our licensing partners
continue to make in the development of antibodies generated from
our UltiMAb� technology,� said Howard H. Pien, Chairman and CEO of
Medarex. �We believe the advancements of other antibody programs
generated from Medarex�s UltiMAb� platform will continue to
emphasize the therapeutic importance of our technology to address
underserved medical needs.�
About Medarex
Medarex is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery,
development and potential commercialization of fully human
antibody-based therapeutics to treat life-threatening and
debilitating diseases, including cancer, inflammation, autoimmune
disorders and infectious diseases. Medarex applies its UltiMAb�
technology, product development and clinical manufacturing
experience to generate, support and potentially commercialize a
broad range of fully human antibody product candidates for itself
and its partners. Over forty of these therapeutic product
candidates derived from Medarex technology are in human clinical
testing or have had INDs submitted for such trials, with the most
advanced product candidates currently approved for commercial sale,
the subject of regulatory applications for marketing authorization
or in Phase 3 clinical trials. Medarex is committed to building
value by developing a diverse pipeline of antibody products to
address the world�s unmet healthcare needs. For more information
about Medarex, visit its website at www.medarex.com.
Medarex Statement on Cautionary Factors
Except for the historical information presented herein, matters
discussed herein may constitute forward-looking statements, as
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including
statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words
�will�; �believe�; �future�; �potential� or similar statements are
forward-looking statements. Medarex disclaims, however, any intent
or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Risks and
uncertainties include risks associated with the development and
commercialization of FG-3019, as well as risks detailed from time
to time in Medarex�s public disclosure filings with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 and
its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance that
future milestone payments will be paid or that Ilaris� will be
commercially successful. Copies of Medarex�s public disclosure
filings are available from its investor relations department.
Medarex�, the Medarex logo and UltiMAb� are registered
trademarks of Medarex, Inc. All rights are reserved.
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