NorthStrive transfers EL-32 cell bank to US facility for manufacturing

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NorthStrive Biosciences Announces U.S. Arrival of EL-32 Working Cell Bank and Initiation of Manufacturing Optimization for Dual Myostatin Assets Targeting Muscle Preservation with GLP-1 Therapies in C

April 13, 2026 7:30 AM EDT

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthStrive Biosciences Inc. (NorthStrive Biosciences), a wholly owned subsidiary of PMGC Holdings Inc. (PMGC or the Company) (NASDAQ: ELAB), today announced a key development milestone for its asset, EL-32: the successful transfer of the EL-32 Working Cell Bank (WCB) to a U.S.-based third-party fermentation facility. This transfer initiates a manufacturing optimization program designed to increase production yield and establish a cost-efficient, scalable process in support of future clinical and commercial development.

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