Elan licenses novel drug-delivery system

Elan has licensed its NanoCrystal technology to pharmaceutical firm EntreMed.

Elan has licensed its NanoCrystal technology to pharmaceutical firm EntreMed.

Under the terms of the licensing agreement, Elan will receive royalties if EntreMed's NanoCrystal-based products are successfully launched on the market. Additionally, Elan will receive royalty payments based on sales of Panzem NCD.

Elan's NanoCrystal Technology is a drug delivery technology that is effective in poorly water-soluble compounds. An increasing number of drugs are poorly water-soluble, leading to their rejection by the body.

NanoCrystal technology is part of a suite of technologies that Elan's business offers to third-party clients.

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Elan Drug Technologies has 30 products in 40 countries.