Utilizing enzyme-based technology developed at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Milwaukee, Wisconsin, molecular bioreagents facility, Dalton will produce poly-inosine (Poly-I) and poly-cytosine (Poly-C) in accordance with cGMP regulations.
Poly-I and Poly-C are polynucleotides that are used as adjuvants, or catalysts, to stimulate an immune response when combined with other substances in a drug. Dalton will supply these polynucleotides to Oncovir, which will use Poly-I and Poly-C in vaccine development.
Peter Pekos, president and CEO of Dalton Pharma Services, said: “The agreement is timely due to an increased demand for commercial quantities of these molecules as adjuvants for new vaccines. And, this partnership recognizes Dalton’s expertise in cGMP manufacturing and analysis of complex molecules under cGMP conditions.”