Message #13 From:
Stock News Bot Date: March 23, 2007 04:00:00 AM
PKTX News Patents Issued on ProtoKinetix' Family of AAGP(TM) Molecules
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProtoKinetix, Inc. (OTCBB:PKTX) announces today the granting of the master patents on their AAGP™ molecules and uses.
The French Patent Office has issued patent number 2878851 to INSA (France’s Institute of Applied Sciences), who have registered these patents to ProtoKinetix, Inc. The patents include the primary molecules that have been successfully tested in the uses of:
Anti-Aging Anti-Inflammatory Blood Preservation Organ Transplantation Cryopreservation Cell and Tissue Preservation
The approval of these patents significantly enhances the Company’s ability to effectively negotiate commercial agreements with major corporations and institutions in these areas.
About ProtoKinetix:
ProtoKinetix Inc. is a Biotechnical Company dedicated to the development of a family of synthetic antifreeze glycoproteins (AAGP™) for human and veterinary medicine, the bio technology and cosmetic industries. Using previously published research on native antifreeze proteins and antifreeze glycoproteins as a guide, and coordinating a vast pool of world recognized intellectual talent in a networked environment, PKTX is conducting rapid and meaningful research with a view to developing markets for this very useful family of molecules. Sign up for free automatic email news alerts at our new website at: www.protokinetix.com
The Private Securities LitigationReform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. Some information included in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking. Such forward-looking information involves significant risks and uncertainties that could affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, these results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. For a description of additional risks and uncertainties, please refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Dr. John Todd –President
Company Office:Suite # 1500885 West Georgia StreetVancouver, BC V6C 3E8