San Diego, CA, February 26th, 2015 – Nascent Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NBIO) and Mapp Biopharmaceutical announced today they have been awarded a $225,000 Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grant, titled “Novel Immunotherapy for Brain Cancer,” to fund initial development of tobacco plants as an adjunct expression system for Nascent Biotech’s lead candidate biopharmaceutical, Pritumumab, a monoclonal antibody for the treatment of brain cancer.
This grant is a collaboration between Nascent Biotech and Mapp Biopharmaceutical, a technology leader in plant-based manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies.
Dr. Mark Glassy of Nascent says, “This grant will help accelerate the development and manufacturing of potentially life-saving antibody treatments for patients suffering from brain cancer.” Adding, “We are extremely pleased to have Mapp as a partner, as they are evaluating the therapeutic benefits of this novel expression system in clinical trials.”
“Mapp is delighted to partner with Nascent Biotech in developing a very promising cancer therapy antibody. The opportunity to make a cost effective treatment accessible to all emerging market countries, is compelling” says Dr. Kevin Whaley, Mapp CEO.
About Nascent Biotech, Inc.:
Nascent Biotech, Inc is a clinical-stage biotech company engaged in the development of monoclonal antibodies to be used in the treatment of various cancers. Its products are not commercially available. For further information please visit our website www.nascentbiotech.com.
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