CellCentric signs epigenetics target deal with Takeda

12 January 2009

CellCentric, a UK biotechnology company investigating epigenetic control mechanisms, has signed an agreement with Takeda, the largest  pharmaceutical company in Japan, that covers further validation of an  undisclosed epigenetic target.

Early evidence suggests that the protein plays an important role in  cancer and inhibitors to the target could offer new ways to treat the  disease.

Takeda also has an option to license the development program. The target  is one of several that CellCentric has identified for development. The  company says its discovery engine is based on relationships with over 20  world leaders in epigenetics.

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