Helix BioMedix and Pyxis Genomics Sign Research Agreement on Non-Antibiotic Peptides

15-Dec-2003

Helix BioMedix, a peptide biotechnology company, and Pyxis genomics, an animal health company, announced today that the companies have signed a collaborative research agreement for the assessment of non-antibiotic peptides. Under the agreement, Pyxis will screen and identify bioactive peptides from Helix's peptide library using Pyxis proprietary microarray technology. Pyxis' intention is to license selected peptides from the Helix library and develop animal health therapeutics including non-antibiotic feed supplements for livestock and nutraceuticals for pets. These peptides would have the advantage of being an antibiotic alternative with the additional benefit of stimulating innate immunity.

"Helix BioMedix is focused on developing and licensing its peptide technology for a wide range of applications by working with leading companies in specific therapeutic and consumer product fields. We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to explore this potential application with a company on the cutting edge of animal health research and development," said Timothy Falla, Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer of Helix BioMedix. "This agreement with Pyxis represents an important first step in commercializing our peptide technology in the agricultural market."

"The ability to access and evaluate Helix's peptide libraries represents a key step in expanding our efforts to provide novel solutions and products to the food and companion animal industries," said Mitchell Abrahamsen, Ph.D. Vice President of Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer of Pyxis Genomics. "We are delighted to initiate this effort with a company with a proven track record for developing peptides with novel bioactive activities."

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