On September 27, 2018 Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNPX), a clinical stage gene therapy company developing a new approach to treating cancer based upon a novel proprietary technology platform, reported that it has signed an agreement with Aldevron, a leading contract manufacturing organization, to supply TUSC2 (Tumor Suppressor Candidate2) plasmid DNA for use in Genprex’s clinical development program evaluating its immunogene therapy Oncoprex for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (Press release, Genprex, SEP 27, 2018, View Source [SID1234529631]).

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"Plasmid DNA plays an important role in the delivery of gene therapies into target cells," said Rodney Varner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Genprex. "Aldevron is a leading plasmid manufacturer that offers world-class laboratory and manufacturing programs. Through this agreement, we have established a GMP-validated supply of plasmid DNA vectors for our expanding clinical program evaluating the utility of Oncoprex in combination with some of the most promising new therapies for cancer."

"Aldevron is honored to partner with Genprex in the development of Oncoprex," said Michael Chambers, CEO of Aldevron. "This collaboration furthers our goal to provide high-quality plasmid DNA and other biologics to leading companies such as Genprex that are creating treatments that could have a significant impact on human health."