UK's Scynexis expands pharma R&D pact with Roche

16 September 2003 11:28  [Source: ICIS news]

LONDON (CNI)--UK biotechnology firm Scynexis Europe has expanded its pharmaceuticals research and development (R&D) agreement with Swiss drugs company Roche.

In a statement received Tuesday, the UK firm said that the R&D pact had been broadened in scope and duration. The companies have been collaborating to develop novel compounds to treat central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases.

Financial terms of the expanded deal were not disclosed. Scynexis said, though, that the collaboration would give Roche access to its Medchem-Factory technology and Heos Hit Explorer operating system software, which it added should help to accelerate the identification of candidate compounds.

Under the agreement, Roche receives exclusive worldwide rights to products developed through the R&D pact with Scynexis. In return, the UK firm will receive technology access fees and other, unspecified, payments.

Scynexis Europe is part of US group Scynexis.

By: Patrick Reynolds
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