IRVINE, Calif. and HERSTAL, Belgium, June 15, 2016 -- MDxHealth SA (Euronext: MDXH.BR), announced today that it has granted a non-exclusive worldwide license for its patented methylation-specific PCR (MSP) technology to QIAGEN for use in its new CE-marked QIAsure assay to determine cervical cancer risk.
Under the terms of the agreement, QIAGEN has licensed the use of MDxHealth's MSP technology, a proprietary DNA-methylation specific PCR methodology, for the development and commercialization of its new diagnostic test which differentiates patients' risk of developing cervical cancer. MDxHealth will receive a signing fee plus royalties from future test sales utilizing this technology.
QIAGEN reported that the QIAsure test is a highly complementary addition to its leading human papilloma virus (HPV) franchise. Women screening positive for HPV, or with abnormal cells identified by cytology, are at increased risk of developing cervical cancer. The QIAsure test is the next logical step to assess this risk. More information about the QIAsure product launch can be found at: QIAGEN launches QIAsure Methylation Test to determine cervical cancer risk.
"We are pleased that our Methylation technology can further support QIAGEN's efforts to improve women's health," stated Dr. Jan Groen, CEO of MDxHealth. "Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, with an estimated 528,000 new cases diagnosed and 266,000 deaths each year, so clearly this is an important test."
QIAGEN N.V., a Netherlands-based holding company, is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions to transform biological materials into valuable molecular insights. QIAGEN sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective molecular testing workflows. QIAGEN provides these workflows to more than 500,000 customers around the world in Molecular Diagnostics (human healthcare), Applied Testing (forensics, veterinary testing and food safety), Pharma (pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies) and Academia (life sciences research). As of March 31, 2016, QIAGEN employed approximately 4,600 people in over 35 locations worldwide. Further information can be found at http://www.qiagen.com.
MDxHealth is a multinational healthcare company that provides actionable molecular diagnostic information to personalize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The company's tests are based on proprietary gene methylation (epigenetic) and other molecular technologies and assist physicians with the diagnosis of cancer, prognosis of recurrence risk, and prediction of response to a specific therapy. For more information, visit mdxhealth.com and follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com/mdxhealth.
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For more information: Dr. Jan Groen, CEO MDxHealth US: +1 949 812 6979 BE: +32 4 364 20 70 [email protected] |
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Amber Fennell, Chris Welsh, Hendrik Thys (PR & IR) Consilium Strategic Communications UK: +44 20 3709 5701 US: +1 917 322 2571 (Rx Communications Group LLC) [email protected] |
This press release contains forward-looking statements and estimates with respect to the anticipated future performance of MDxHealth and the market in which it operates. Such statements and estimates are based on assumptions and assessments of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which were deemed reasonable but may not prove to be correct. Actual events are difficult to predict, may depend upon factors that are beyond the company's control, and may turn out to be materially different. MDxHealth expressly disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements in this release to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based unless required by law or regulation. This press release does not constitute an offer or invitation for the sale or purchase of securities or assets of MDxHealth in any jurisdiction. No securities of MDxHealth may be offered or sold within the United States without registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or in compliance with an exemption therefrom, and in accordance with any applicable U.S. securities laws.
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