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Monday, April 18, 2011

QUANTUM GENOMICS : POSITIVE SCIENTIFIC RESULTS WITH ITS PRODUCT QGC001

Quantum Genomics
01-04-2011 - Quantum Genomics (NYSE Euronext Paris: MLQGC) announced excellent results from regulatory preclinical studies conducted with the product QGC001, the first drug-candidate of a new class of central anti-hypertensive agents, brain aminopeptidase A inhibitors (BAPAI)

  • Anti-hypertensive activity of QGC001 after oral administration has been demonstrated in spontaneously hypertensive rats and conscious hypertensive DOCA-salt rats

  • Toxicology, safety pharmacology and pharmacokinetics studies have demonstrated that QGC001 is well tolerated both in rats and dogs at doses superior to 50 times the dose showing anti-hypertensive activity in rats and has a good bioavailability in dog.

Quantum Genomics plans to submit to AFSSAPS in the following weeks, a clinical trial application in order to initiate a single ascending dose (SAD) study in healthy male volunteer subjects and assess the tolerability of a single dose of QGC001 and its pharmacokinetics parameters in humans... Quantum Genomics' Press Release -

About Quantum Genomics

Quantum Genomics Corp.(QGC) is a global Biotechnology company maximizing the developments and discoveries of academic research into breakthrough treatments for human disease.

QGC has unique expertise in the detection and selection of highly promising life science technology projects.

QGC co-develops products with academic teams, premier Biotech research entities, and some of the world's leading pharmaceutical and bio-science companies.

QGC's strategic alliances and business partnerships range from disease-oriented therapeutic collaborations, technology transfer-agreements, and marketing/licensing agreements, in the fields of recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and advanced chemical compounds.

QGC develops public/private partnerships to expedite the process of translational research and development, evolving life-science research into market products and therapies. About Quantum Genomics.