ANP Technologies, in Partnership with Fulgent Pharma, Teams with Moffitt Cancer Center to Develop a New Class of Leukemia Therapies
Newark, DE (Jan. 10, 2020 ) – ANP Technologies Inc. (ANP) and Fulgent Pharma LLC through their partner Moffitt Cancer Center have successfully licensed the rights to develop a novel targeted therapy in the area of leukemia to Celgene (CELG), now Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), a landmark deal that leverages ANP’s nanotherapeutic platform technology. The partners will work together to develop a new cancer therapy for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). The potential new therapy will target a novel pathway receptor.
The Moffitt research team recently discovered that a specific pathway receptor is up-regulated in MDS and AML malignant cells, and in particular the malignant stem cells, thus offering a potentially favorable disease-specific target for therapies. By utilizing a ligand specific for this pathway receptor along with a covalently linked nanoparticle developed by ANP and licensed to Fulgent Pharma, the team was able to show potential for treating this type of leukemia at the stem cell level.
“Moffitt takes a team approach when it comes to cancer care and research. Our immunology and hematology teams worked together on this novel therapy. We are taking it to the next level, partnering with ANP/Fulgent Pharma to help accelerate translating this discovery from the laboratory to patients in need,” said Jarett Rieger, Sr. Director, Innovation & Industry Alliances of Moffitt.
“With our proprietary nano-delivery and nanotherapeutic technology platform, ANP has successfully developed multiple therapies including nanoencapsulated pactlitaxel, which is currently in clinical and licensed to Fulgent Pharma, as well as a nanoencapsulated antibody cocktail of drugs for the treatment of Ebola infection, which was funded for nonhuman primate testing by the US Department of Defense,” says Dr. Ray Yin, President and CEO of ANP. “The Moffitt collaboration expands our nanotechnology platform and spectrum of drug development, enabling ANP and Fulgent Pharma to develop new targeted therapies to benefit cancer patients.”
About Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa-based facility is one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt is a Top 10 cancer hospital and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet® status, its highest distinction. With more than 6,500 team members, Moffitt has an economic impact in the state of $2.4 billion. For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488), visit MOFFITT.org, and follow the momentum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About ANP Technologies, Inc.
ANP Technologies, Inc. is a world leader in developing innovative nano-therapeutics. In addition to the novel targeted therapy, ANP has also developed nanoencapsulated chemotherapeutics, antibody therapies, immune-oncology and mRNA-based vaccines. Visit ANPTINC.com for more information.
About Fulgent Pharma
Fulgent Pharma is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company developing oncology therapies that leverage a proprietary nano-drug delivery technology. Fulgent Pharma’s pipeline features three unique drug platforms: nanoencapsulated chemotherapy drugs being developed via the 505(b)(2) pathway, novel targeted therapies, and small molecule based immuno-oncology drugs. The Company’s lead asset, FID-007, is a nanoencapsulated paclitaxel with improved drug solubility and efficacy, as well as decreased toxicity, and is currently tested in clinical trials. Fulgent Pharma was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Temple City, California. Fulgent Pharma was spun off from Fulgent Genetics, Inc., (NASDAQ:FLGT) a comprehensive genetic testing company, in 2016.
CONTACT:
Greg Witham, MS
302-283-1730
ANP Technologies, in Partnership with Fulgent Pharma, Teams with Moffitt Cancer Center to Develop a New Class of Leukemia Therapies
Newark, DE (Jan. 10, 2020 ) – ANP Technologies Inc. (ANP) and Fulgent Pharma LLC through their partner Moffitt Cancer Center have successfully licensed the rights to develop a novel targeted therapy in the area of leukemia to Celgene (CELG), now Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), a landmark deal that leverages ANP’s nanotherapeutic platform technology. The partners will work together to develop a new cancer therapy for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). The potential new therapy will target a novel pathway receptor.
The Moffitt research team recently discovered that a specific pathway receptor is up-regulated in MDS and AML malignant cells, and in particular the malignant stem cells, thus offering a potentially favorable disease-specific target for therapies. By utilizing a ligand specific for this pathway receptor along with a covalently linked nanoparticle developed by ANP and licensed to Fulgent Pharma, the team was able to show potential for treating this type of leukemia at the stem cell level.
“Moffitt takes a team approach when it comes to cancer care and research. Our immunology and hematology teams worked together on this novel therapy. We are taking it to the next level, partnering with ANP/Fulgent Pharma to help accelerate translating this discovery from the laboratory to patients in need,” said Jarett Rieger, Sr. Director, Innovation & Industry Alliances of Moffitt.
“With our proprietary nano-delivery and nanotherapeutic technology platform, ANP has successfully developed multiple therapies including nanoencapsulated pactlitaxel, which is currently in clinical and licensed to Fulgent Pharma, as well as a nanoencapsulated antibody cocktail of drugs for the treatment of Ebola infection, which was funded for nonhuman primate testing by the US Department of Defense,” says Dr. Ray Yin, President and CEO of ANP. “The Moffitt collaboration expands our nanotechnology platform and spectrum of drug development, enabling ANP and Fulgent Pharma to develop new targeted therapies to benefit cancer patients.”
About Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa-based facility is one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt is a Top 10 cancer hospital and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet® status, its highest distinction. With more than 6,500 team members, Moffitt has an economic impact in the state of $2.4 billion. For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488), visit MOFFITT.org, and follow the momentum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About ANP Technologies, Inc.
ANP Technologies, Inc. is a world leader in developing innovative nano-therapeutics. In addition to the novel targeted therapy, ANP has also developed nanoencapsulated chemotherapeutics, antibody therapies, immune-oncology and mRNA-based vaccines. Visit ANPTINC.com for more information.
About Fulgent Pharma
Fulgent Pharma is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company developing oncology therapies that leverage a proprietary nano-drug delivery technology. Fulgent Pharma’s pipeline features three unique drug platforms: nanoencapsulated chemotherapy drugs being developed via the 505(b)(2) pathway, novel targeted therapies, and small molecule based immuno-oncology drugs. The Company’s lead asset, FID-007, is a nanoencapsulated paclitaxel with improved drug solubility and efficacy, as well as decreased toxicity, and is currently tested in clinical trials. Fulgent Pharma was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Temple City, California. Fulgent Pharma was spun off from Fulgent Genetics, Inc., (NASDAQ:FLGT) a comprehensive genetic testing company, in 2016.
CONTACT:
Greg Witham, MS
302-283-1730
ANP Technologies Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification for Quality Management
Newark, DE (March 11, 2013) – ANP Technologies, Inc., a world leader in developing and commercializing various nanobiotechnology-based products for applications related to immunogenicity, biodefense, biologic drug development and therapeutic drug delivery, today announced that it has received the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system.
ISO 9001:2008 is accepted worldwide as the standard that defines quality. The certification demonstrates ANP’s continued
commitment to meeting the high standards required for the development and manufacturing of assay for biological/chemical
substances and laboratory reagents. ANP‘s quality system was assessed by TUV USA Inc., which conducted multiple audits and
awarded certification in March 2013.
“We believe that receiving ISO 9001:2008 certification is a significant accomplishment and an important milestone as we approach the global commercialization of many of our new products, such as our PEG Immunogenicity ELISA Kit and ACE Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Detection Test," said Florence Malinowski, ANP’s Director of Quality Assurance.
“Achieving the ISO 9001:2008 certification reflects our continuous efforts to achieve superior product quality and reliability, and assures our customers that our processes are well-documented and products are well-tested,” said Dr. Ray Yin, president and CTO of ANP.
About ANP Technologies, Inc.
ANP Technologies, Inc. is a world leader in developing and commercializing various nanobiotechnology-based products for applications related to immunogenicity, biodefense, biologic drug development/testing and therapeutic drug delivery.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for ANP Technologies, Inc. and its partner to begin Phase I clinical trials with its first drug – nanoencapsulated paclitaxel.
Newark, DE (February 27, 2018 ) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for ANP Technologies, Inc. and its partner to begin Phase I clinical trials with its first drug – nanoencapsulated paclitaxel. This new broad-spectrum cancer therapy is designed for intravenous (IV) delivery to combat several types of cancer, including breast, lung, ovarian, prostate, and others. Utilizing ANP’s patented nano-drug delivery platform, nanoencapsulated paclitaxel has performed exceptionally well in pre-clinical investigations, boasting similar or better efficacy over existing blockbuster treatment, such as Abraxane (Celgene). “Getting the FDA’s approval is an important validator for our platform drug delivery technology,” explains Dr. Ray Yin, president and CTO of ANP. “It paves the way for ANP to further develop and implement the platform technology in a variety of drug-related applications.”
ANP and its partners have several other drugs in their pipeline, including an antibody cocktail against the Ebola virus, targeted therapies to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), as well as several other immune-oncology and mRNA-based vaccine therapies.
About ANP Technologies, Inc.
ANP Technologies, Inc. is a world leader in developing and commercializing various Nano-biotechnology-based products for applications in Nano-therapeutics, immunogenicity testing, chemical and biological defense, medical diagnostics, and food safety testing.
Bio/Chem Defense Technology Overview
As the threat of biological warfare grows, countermeasures are needed to defend against it. ANP has provided the U.S. military, first responders, and emergency health professionals the tools to effectively detect biothreats. We take pride in producing the world's best rapid assays and handheld assays for the detection of biological warfare agents in white powder.
Not only can our multiplexed assays detect up to 5 targets at a time in a single ticket, but they are also immune to the high-dose Hook effect, a highly dangerous false negative result in the presence of high concentration of biothreat agents.
ANP produces the world’s best rapid assays or handheld assays (HHAs) for the detection of biological warfare agents in white powders. By using its proprietary nanomanipulation technology, ANP’s multiplexed assays can detect up to 5 targets at one time using one test ticket, with improved sensitivities over commercially available single-target HHAs.
The Hook Effect
The NIDS® rapid tests do not suffer from the high-dose hook effect
Effect on Handheld Assays
The high-dose hook effect causes a false negative result when large amounts of a threat agent present in a test sample oversaturate the test reagents, disabling their ability to generate a positive signal. Other rapid assays overcome this by running several dilutions of an unknown sample on multiple tests, which significantly increases cost and operational complexity. ANP’s tests avoid this wasteful practice entirely.
The Hook Effect in traditional lateral flow assays is a false negative result in the presence of high concentrations of biological agents.
How to Use NIDS Biothreat Detection System:
Biothreat Kit
The NIDS® 5-plex assays for the detection of a total of ten biothreat agents have been widely used by the US Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and civilian first responders.
In order to detect 10 biological warfare agents, up to 40 traditional hand held assays need to be used as compared to only two (2) for NIDS® multiplexed hand held assays.