Medipan to Distribute Pronostics' Autoimmune Diagnostics in Germany and Austria

Pronostics Ltd. (Cambridge, UK), a developer and manufacturer of next-generation multiplexed diagnostics, has signed a distribution agreement with Medipan GmbH (Berlin, Germany) for its autoimmune disease biomarker assays. Medipan, which distributes in vitro diagnostic tests in the field of autoimmunity, will have an exclusive license to sell Pronostics' UltraPlex ANA, coeliac, and thyroid assays in Germany and Austria.

Germany is Europe's largest market for diagnostic products. As part of the agreement, Medipan will market the assays to hospitals and large private laboratories. The deal could initially generate up to US$3.1 million (€2 million) in revenues.

UltraPlex assays provide a powerful tool for rapid, accurate, and inexpensive diagnosis of autoimmune diseases. UltraPlex is a highly accurate, digital multiplexing solution that enables tens to hundreds of tests to be performed simultaneously in a single assay using a microscopic bar-coding system. Pronostics lead product, the UltraPlex ANA assay, which consists of 11 tests in one, provides valuable time and cost savings compared to existing serial testing approaches using panels of human epithelial type 2 cell (Hep-2) screens and enzyme-linked immunosorbant assays (ELISAs). It allows hospitals and laboratories to perform fully automated profiles of patient samples and gives both quantitative and qualitative results for antibodies to autoimmune diseases.

Dr Dirk Roggenbuck, CEO of Medipan, said: "We are very pleased to have been chosen as the distributor for the UltraPlex range of autoimmune assays. The UltraPlex platform is more efficient and economical in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases than conventional approaches, and we are looking forward to providing our customers with this improved service.”

Medipan develops and distributes in-vitro diagnostic tests, predominantly in the field of autoimmunity. Medipan's product portfolio provides a wide range of assays and it is expanding continuously. The company offers technical, medical, and scientific expertise and support ensuring the success of their partner's clinical and business objectives.


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