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R-Tech Ueno Ltd, Hokkaido University deal

June 22, 2015 7:00 AM UTC

R-Tech partnered with the university to develop R-Tech’s RTU-1096. The biotech will provide the compound to Hokkaido, which will evaluate the therapeutic potential of the compound in treating diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. The vascular adhesion protein-1 (VAP-1; SSAO) inhibitor is in Phase I testing for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. R-Tech said financial terms were not disclosed. ...