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Gilead And Microdose Announce Collaboration

By R&D Editors | April 20, 2011

Gilead Sciences, Inc. and MicroDose Therapeutx, Inc. announced that the companies have entered into an exclusive worldwide license and collaboration agreement for the development and commercialization of MDT-637, MicroDose’s inhalable small molecule antiviral fusion inhibitor for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). 
 
Under the terms of the agreement, Gilead will pay MicroDose an upfront payment and provide research funding to support MicroDose’s continued development of MDT-637 through Phase 2a clinical trials. Gilead can assume full responsibility for clinical development following Phase 2a. MicroDose also could receive additional payments based upon the achievement of certain development, regulatory and commercial milestones, as well as development fees and royalties on future potential net sales.
 
MDT-637 is a fusion inhibitor that has been shown to block RSV infection in preclinical testing. The product is formulated for pulmonary delivery via MicroDose’s proprietary dry powder inhaler, which allows for rapid delivery to the site of infection (in the respiratory tract).  MicroDose plans to file the Investigational New Drug (IND) reactivation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to initiate a Phase 1 study this year with MDT-637. 
 
“This strategic collaboration is a significant milestone in MicroDose’s vision to develop first-in-class therapies for major unmet medical needs,” said Anand Gumaste, President and CEO of MicroDose.  “Given Gilead’s scientific and clinical expertise in virology, this partnership provides a strong validation of the potential for MDT-637 to become an important therapeutic advance for those affected by RSV infection.”
 
“There is an urgent need to improve upon RSV treatment and care,” said Norbert W. Bischofberger, PhD, Gilead’s Executive Vice President, Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer.  “We believe this program aligns well with our expertise in both antiviral and respiratory drug development and we look forward to working with the MicroDose team to advance MDT-637 into clinical testing.”

Date: April 19, 2011
Source: Gilead Sciences, Inc. 

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