Apr 25 2021 Read 2 Times
Setsuro Tech, a Japanese biotechnology start-up using genome-editing techniques to develop and supply cell and animal models, has signed a non-exclusive license for access to ERS Genomics’ CRISPR/Cas9 patent portfolio for Japan.
“The versatility and programmability of Cas9 has enabled the CRISPR/Cas9 technology to become a revolutionary approach in biological research,” said Eric Rhodes, CEO of Dublin-based ERS Genomics. “We are pleased to support Setsuro Tech with this license agreement so that they are able to continue providing supportive tools and services for research activities.”
“Our technology enables us to provide researchers with genome-edited models quickly and at relatively low cost,” commented Shinichiro Takezawa, CEO, Setsuro Tech, Tokushima. “The license from ERS expands our portfolio and having access to advanced technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9 will allow us to continue our high-quality offerings that combine CRISPR/Cas9 w
Published: Mar 11, 2021 By Alex Keown
Saniona, a rare disease-focused company based in Sweden, received feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a path forward for its hypothalamic obesity (HO) drug Tesomet. Based on guidance from the regulatory agency, Saniona is planning a Phase IIb study in this indication in the first half of this year.
“There is currently no medicine approved for hypothalamic obesity, a rare disease secondary to hypothalamic injury, characterized by intractable weight gain and complicated by uncontrollable hunger,” Rudolf Baumgartner, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Clinical Development at Saniona said in a statement. “We are encouraged by this feedback from the FDA and look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with them as we prepare to initiate our Phase IIb clinical trial with Tesomet.”
Nobel prize winning CRISPR technology to be applied in development of genetically engineered cell and animal models ERS Genomics Limited, which was formed to provide broad access to the foundational