Galapagos and GlaxoSmithKline expand osteoarthritis alliance

In June 2006, GSK and Galapagos initiated a program to discover and develop disease-modifying drugs for GSK's global R&D organization. Through the agreement Galapagos broadened its drug discovery portfolio in the field of osteoarthritis, with the aim to develop candidate drugs through to successful Proof of Concept in clinical research Phase IIa. GSK has exclusive options to further develop and commercialize these compounds on a worldwide basis. In July 2007, GSK and Galapagos signed an expansion to include two selected GSK targets. Today's agreement further broadens the scope of the alliance between the two companies through the nomination of two additional targets.

"The expansion of the alliance with GSK confirms our strength in delivering in the alliance," said Onno van de Stolpe, Chief Executive Officer of Galapagos. "Together with the current programs advancing toward the clinic, we aim to progress these new targets to deliver Phase IIa clinical candidates to GSK."