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Based on a novel therapeutic concept for wound healing andanti-infection, Omnio Healer is developing drug candidates with potentpro-inflammatory functions. The agreement with Eden Biodesign relates to theexpression of proteins using mammalian cell culture for use against severalclinical indications, but primarily for studies relating to chronic eardrumwounds.
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Omnio Healer selected Eden Biodesign as its preferred manufacturingpartner after an extensive due diligence exercise that evaluated numerouscontract manufacturing organizations in both Europe and the United States.Eden Biodesign will undertake the development of a robust manufacturingprocess for the product leading to cGMP production for supplying clinicalstudies. Omnio Healer has also assessed Eden Biodesign as a potential futurecommercial manufacturer of the product using Eden's MHRA-inspectedstate-of-the-art cGMP manufacturing facilities located in Liverpool, UK.
Mats Stromqvist, CEO of Omnio Healer AB, said, "Our protein product hasshown very promising preclinical results in wound healing indications. We arenow very keen to take the next step and gain access to GMP-material for usein clinical trials. At the same time, we have every confidence that EdenBiodesign will become a valuable partner in this regard, providing both cGMPprocess development and production."
Eden Biodesign's CEO, Dr. Crawford Brown, commented, "We are extremelyhappy to have been selected by Omnio Healer to support the development ofthis important product. Based on our extensive experience, industry expertiseand first class facilities we hope to be able to add considerable value andflexibility to Omnio Healer's development program."
About Omnio Healer
Omnio Healer AB is a pioneer company developing novel drug candidatesbased on a series of conceptual breakthroughs in inflammation research. Thisnew, pro-inflammatory approach opens up completely new therapeutic strategiesfor wound healing and anti-infection. The company's lead drug candidate,aimed primarily at otological indications, has achieved very promisingpreclinical results and will enter a clinical development program in late2010.
Since its foundation in 2006 Omnio Healer has assembled a strongmanagement and development team. This includes world-renowned scientistswithin the field, experienced product development professionals and activeinvestors led by Karolinska Development AB, providing access to a highlyqualified network of biotechnology development resources. The company isbased in Umea, Sweden. Find out more at http://www.omniohealer.com.
About Eden Biodesign
Eden Biodesign is a globally-integrated biopharmaceutical companyoffering consultancy, biopharmaceutical design and cGMP manufacturingservices to leading biotech and pharmaceutical clients around the world. Witha reputation for successfully commercializing biopharmaceutical products andprocesses, the company offers expertise and guidance in multiple sectors.Eden's world-class facilities and knowledge in process development,manufacturing, regulatory and technology transfer support ensure that EdenBiodesign offers much more than a traditional CMO. Find out more athttp://www.EdenBiodesign.com.For more information, contact: Omnio Healer AB Mats Stromqvist, PhD, Professor, CEO Omnio Healer AB Tel. +46-70-631-0035 [email protected] Eden Biodesign John D. Wagner, Propel Marketing Group Tel. +44-919-796-9984 [email protected] http://www.PropelMG.com
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