Gene therapy-spinal fusion partnership announced.(Brief Article)

Selective Genetics, Inc., San Diego, and Spinal Concepts, Inc., Austin, Texas, entered into a joint development program that will combine Selective Genetics' gene- activated matrices (GAM) with Spinal Concepts' InFixa and other interbody fusion devices.

Under the agreement, Spinal Concepts will receive a worldwide, co-exclusive license for the use of GAM with interbody devices and will market the combined product. Selective Genetics will manufacture the gene therapeutic GAM and will receive up to $12 million from Spinal Concepts in license fees, equity purchases, R&D support or milestone payments. The company will also receive a royalty on sales.

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