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Samsung Bioepis, Epis NexLab Partner with G2GBIO to Develop Novel Semaglutide Assets

Will advance novel assets based on G2GBIO’s proprietary microsphere technology.

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By: Charlie Sternberg

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Samsung Bioepis Co. Ltd. and Epis NexLab Co. Ltd., a sister company to Samsung Bioepis under Samsung Epis Holdings, have entered a research collaboration and license agreement with G2GBIO, a company specializing in the development of sustained-release formulations, to develop novel assets based on G2GBIO’s proprietary microsphere technology.

Under the agreement, Samsung Bioepis will be given a full license right for the novel long-acting semaglutide asset, and an option to license another asset from G2GBIO. In addition, Samsung Bioepis will be given the first negotiation rights for the three other novel assets to be determined. Epis NexLab will be responsible for the co-development of the long-acting microsphere drug delivery platform using G2GBIO’s proprietary technology.

“This agreement represents an important step in expanding our drug delivery capabilities and pipeline,” said Kyung-Ah Kim, President and CEO, Samsung Bioepis. “By leveraging G2GBIO’s proprietary microsphere technology and collaborating with Epis NexLab, we look forward to the development of innovative therapies and deliver meaningful treatment options to patients.”

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