Entelos acquires Iconix

Published: 3-Sep-2007

Entelos has gained expertise in predictive toxicology services with the $14m (


Entelos has gained expertise in predictive toxicology services with the $14m ( £6.98m) acquisition of privately-held company Iconix.

The move, which aims to help in the development of drugs, support pharmaceutical and R&D, is expected to expand Entelos" reach into safety assessment, according to James Karis, president and chief executive officer of Entelos.

"Drug failures are often due to efficacy or toxicity issues, and while Entelos" predictive disease models address efficacy, Iconix's toxicology databases help to address toxicities," he said.

In addition, Entelos" is to collaborate with the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to build a model of drug-induced human liver injury to identify patients at risk for developing hepatotoxicity. The addition of Iconix is set to expand the company's capability for drug safety assessment.

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