ProteoGenix and Cizzle Biotechnology Collaborate to Develop Antibodies for Early Lung Cancer Detection
Schiltigheim, France, April 25th, 2024 – In a groundbreaking partnership, ProteoGenix, a leading contract research organization (CRO) for antibody development, and Cizzle Biotechnology Holdings PLC, an innovative UK-based diagnostics developer, have successfully developed new antibodies targeting the CIZ1B biomarker associated with early-stage lung cancer.
This development is expected to revolutionize early lung cancer detection and address the critical need for improved diagnostics in one of the world’s deadliest cancers. According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer is responsible for over 1.6 million deaths each year, with only 16% of cases detected early due to current screening limitations(1). The collaboration between ProteoGenix and Cizzle Biotechnology aims to change this statistic through their successful hybridoma antibody development program.
Dr. Allan Syms, Chairman of Cizzle Biotechnology, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “The excellent collaboration with ProteoGenix has resulted in the generation of specific antibodies to add to our program to detect the CIZ1B cancer biomarker, which we have shown is present at the very earliest stages of lung cancer. Our aim is to improve patient survival rates through early detection when surgical or other therapeutic intervention is possible.”
Philippe Funfrock, CEO of ProteoGenix, also commented on the partnership, saying, “Our partnership exemplifies the significant progress that can be made when innovative technologies and shared goals come together in the fight against cancer. We are excited about the potential of this non-invasive test to improve early detection and patient outcomes.”
As this blood test moves towards clinical trials in the United States and aims for rapid commercialization, this collaboration sets a new industry standard in the fight against lung cancer by combining ProteoGenix’s expertise in antibody development with Cizzle’s focus on lung cancer diagnostics.
About Cizzle Biotechnology: Cizzle Biotechnology is a leading cancer diagnostic innovation company based in the UK, dedicated to improving early cancer detection and patient care.
About ProteoGenix: ProteoGenix is a global leader in antibody and protein discovery, engineering, and bioproduction for the diagnostic and biopharma industry. For more information, please visit www.proteogenix.science.
Contact Information:
Justine Wanner, PhD
Monoclonal Antibody Services – Account Manager
jwanner@proteogenix.fr
+33 (0) 390 20 54 70
Reference:
National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2023). Lung Cancer Screening. In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537283/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537283/
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