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Suven Life gets 3 patent approvals for CNS molecules

Receives approval for molecules that could be used in treatment of neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 6:57 AM IST

Drug firm Suven Life Sciences today said it has received three product patents for CNS molecules, two from Eurasia and one from Canada, which could be used for treating various central nervous system disorders.

The product patents are valid through 2027, Suven Life Sciences said in a filing to the BSE.

The company has received approval for molecules that could be used in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia, it added.

Products developed out of these molecules may be out-licensed at various phases of clinical development like Phase I or Phase II, the company said.

Commenting on the development, Suven CEO Venkat Jasti said: "We are very pleased by the grant of these patents to Suven for our pipeline of molecules in CNS arena that are being developed for cognitive disorders with high unmet medical need with huge market potential globally."

With these new patents, the company now has a total of 10 patents from Canada and 12 patents from Eurasia, the company said.

Shares of Suven Life Sciences were trading at Rs 31.20 on the BSE in afternoon trade, up 2.63% from previous close.

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First Published: Dec 31 2012 | 2:31 PM IST

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