TEL AVIV, Israel, April 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VBL Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VBLT), announced today that it has reached a milestone event under its collaborative agreement with a world-leading European animal health company, evaluating use of VB-201 for veterinary applications. Upon reaching this milestone, VBL is entitled to receive an undisclosed cash payment.
The exclusive strategic agreement was signed in March 2019, and provides the global animal health company with an option to license VB-201, a proprietary anti-inflammatory molecule, for veterinary use. Upon exercising the option to license, VBL is entitled to receive additional milestones and royalties, which may exceed €50 million. VBL retains worldwide rights for the use of VB-201 for the treatment of humans.
About VB-201
VBL Therapeutics has developed the lecinoxoids, a novel class of orally-available anti-inflammatory small molecules. Lecinoxoids mimic the structure of native phospholipid molecules that regulate the inflammatory process. By modulating innate immunity, the controller of the immune system, Lecinoxoids can potentially target a spectrum of immune-inflammatory diseases including cardiovascular diseases, NASH/Liver fibrosis, renal fibrosis and others. Lead candidate VB-201, is an oral small molecule that has been administered to more than 600 patients, across eight clinical trials.
About VBL
Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer. VBL’s lead oncology product candidate, ofranergene obadenovec (VB-111), is a first-in-class, targeted anti-cancer gene-therapy agent that is being developed to treat a wide range of solid tumors. It is conveniently administered as an IV infusion once every two months. It has been observed to be well-tolerated in >300 cancer patients and demonstrated activity signals in an “all comers” Phase 1 trial as well as in three tumor-specific Phase 2 studies. Ofranergene obadenovec is currently being studied in a Phase 3 potential registration trial for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
Forward Looking Statements
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INVESTOR CONTACT:
Michael Rice
LifeSci Advisors
mrice@lifesciadvisors.com
(646) 597-6979