VIA Pharmaceuticals (VIAP) Announces License Agreement with Roche

December 23, 2008 8:37 AM EST

VIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIAP) announced exclusive, worldwide licensing agreements with Roche for two sets of compounds. The first was for Roche's thyroid hormone receptor (THR) beta agonist, a clinically ready candidate for the control of cholesterol, triglyceride levels and potential in insulin sensitization/diabetes. The second was for multiple compounds from Roche's preclinical diacylglycerol acyl transferase 1 (DGAT1) metabolic disorders program.

Under the terms of the agreements, VIA will assume control of all development and commercialization of the compounds, and will own exclusive worldwide rights for all potential indications. The agreements provide for milestone payments for development and royalties upon commercialization.

VIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the development of compounds for the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic disease.[SM]


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