Neurimmune Therapeutics Announces Advancement of Alzheimer’s Program into Preclinical Development

19-Aug-2009 - Switzerland

Neurimmune Therapeutics AG announced that its lead human therapeutic antibody for Alzheimer’s disease has advanced into preclinical development, triggering milestone payments of an undisclosed amount from Biogen Idec. Neurimmune partnered with Biogen Idec for the worldwide development and commercialization of novel, fully human antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in November 2007. The alliance focuses on the development of antibodies that bind to amyloid beta (Abeta), a pathogenic molecule thought to cause neurodegeneration and loss of cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients.

“The rapid advancement into preclinical development demonstrates the progress and productivity of our collaboration with Biogen Idec – we are very happy to work with a partner that has such extensive and valuable experience in the development of biopharmaceuticals. The significant milestone payments also provide Neurimmune with additional financial stability to support the sustainable future development of our company,” said Michael Salzmann, COO and General Manager of Neurimmune Therapeutics.

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