PhaseBio Recruits BioVectra As Manufacturing Partner For Bentracimab

PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: PHAShas signed BioVectra as its manufacturing partner for its bentracimab as it ushers the drug through Phase 3.

  • PhaseBio licensed bentracimab from AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:AZN), the maker of blood thinner Brilinta (ticagrelor), in 2017.
  • It is a monoclonal antibody fragment that counters the effects of Brilinta by binding to the drug and its active metabolite.
  • Under the deal, BioVectra will manufacture the active ingredient of bentracimab for use in those clinical trials and commercialization if it’s approved.
  • Price Action: PHAS shares increased 2.6% at $4.17 in market trading hours on the last check Thursday.
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