ME Therapeutics Inc., a preclinical stage biotechnology company working on novel cancer fighting drugs in the field of Immuno-Oncology, is pleased to announce that a patent right for the Company’s invention titled “Anti-G-CSF antibodies and uses thereof” has been granted by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“CNIPA”). This patent protects the amino acid sequence of our lead humanized anti-G-CSF antibody and its use to treat cancer in China.
ME Therapeutics Inc.
Myeloid Enhancement (ME) Therapeutics is an early stage Vancouver based biotechnology company involved in the discovery and development of novel immuno oncology therapeutics targeting immune suppression in cancer. Our main focus is on overcoming the suppressive effects of an important class of immune cells called myeloid cells in order to enhance cancer immunotherapy. For more information please visit www.metherapeutics.com and the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Salim Dhanji”
Dr. Salim Dhanji
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Dr. Salim Dhanji
Telephone: (236) 516-7714
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