PacificGMP and Actinium Announce Agreements for cGMP Antibody Manufacturing and Stability Testing

PacificGMP has entered into a cGMP contract manufacturing agreement with Actinium Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company developing new targeted therapies for cancer.

Under the agreement, PacificGMP will manufacture and perform fill/finish of Actinium's HuM195 monoclonal antibody for a Phase I/II clinical trial. A stability study of the final product will also be conducted. HuM195 is a monoclonal antibody that is currently being tested in a Phase I clinical trial to treat acute myeloid leukemia.

"We are delighted to establish a partnership with Actinium Pharmaceuticals and initiate cGMP production for their new Phase I/II clinical trial," said Leigh N. Pierce, President of PacificGMP. "With our strong track record of monoclonal antibody production, this project is a perfect fit for our companies and we look forward to efficiently providing Actinium with a high quality GMP product."

"We are excited to work with PacificGMP, a company with demonstrated expertise in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Their capabilities and ability to quickly step into this role are precisely what Actinium was looking for in a manufacturing partner," said Howard Wachtler, President and Chief Executive Officer for Actinium.