Genentech invests in BioInvent to develop cardiovascular antibodies

08-Apr-2008

BioInvent has entered a strategic partnership with Genentech. Genentech has invested in BioInvent's proprietary antibody for the potential treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and will help co-develop and commercialise the product.

BioInvent's proprietary antibody candidate, BI-204, is being developed for the potential treatment of multiple cardiovascular conditions. Genentech will make an upfront payment of $15 million to BioInvent and, in addition, BioInvent could receive further milestone payments of up to $175 million as well as royalties on sales in North America.

BI-204, which is in pre-clinical development, addresses a medical need, in particular for the prevention of a cardiovascular event such as a myocardial infarction or stroke in patients at risk. Pre-clinical studies suggest that this treatment could reduce atherosclerotic plaque burden, thus decreasing the risk of a secondary cardiovascular event.

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