18.06.2010 • NewsDSMcooperation

DSM To Manufacture C. Difficile Compound for Novacta Biosystems

DSM BioSolutions has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Novacta Biosystems, Welwyn Garden City, UK, for the process development and cGMP production of its C. difficile molecule, a new class of lantibiotic compounds.

DSM has successfully completed the process development and commenced cGMP-manufacturing of the Novacta compound at its microbial fermentation biotech facility located in Capua, Italy. The product will initially be used for pre-clinical and phase I clinical trials. DSM's Capua facility is uniquely equipped for the production of biologically active compounds produced via microbial fermentation and has extensive experience in both bacterial and fungal fermentation.

No financial terms will be disclosed.

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