Metabolex signs global development and license agreement with OMJPI

Metabolex, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a global development and license agreement with Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OMJPI) to further develop and discover compounds for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and other disorders. Under the agreement, OMJPI will receive an exclusive worldwide license to develop, manufacture, and commercialize several Metabolex programs that are currently at the preclinical stage.

Under the terms of the agreement, Metabolex will receive an upfront payment and could be eligible to receive development, regulatory, and commercial milestones up to $330 million.  Metabolex is also eligible to receive royalties on worldwide sales of marketed products.

"We look forward to this partnership and to maximizing the significant potential of Metabolex's programs to bring first-in-class therapies to patients with type 2 diabetes and other disorders," said Harold Van Wart, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Metabolex.