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Biotech / Medical : ARIAD Pharmaceuticals
ARIA 23.990.0%Feb 17 4:00 PM EST

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From: jaybe2/3/2016 10:27:00 PM
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Mayo Clinic uses AP20187 to help extend lifespan of mice...

Actually a trans-gene was used to inhibit (clear) p16ink4a, but AP20187 was the facilitator (dimerizer), similar to Bellicum's use of AP1903 as a safety switch for CAR-T cells, however, in this case the trans-gene is turned on by the dimer.

"We show that compared to vehicle alone, AP20187 treatment extended median lifespan in both male and female mice of two distinct genetic backgrounds."

Not sure if this is meaningful, could yield additional licensing fees. Hard to follow the patent trail on AP20187 as it extends back to 1997 with several continuation filings, adding new methods and compounds, most recent priority date is 2011. Additional methods for synthesizing '187 were filed in 2012.

nature.com


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