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DGAP-News: Epigenomics AG / Key word(s): Conference/Scientific publication 2016-04-18 / 11:15 Epigenomics to present data on novel blood-based test for the detection of lung cancer at AACR Annual Meeting 2016
Berlin (Germany) and Germantown, MD (U.S.A.), April 18, 2016 – Epigenomics AG (Frankfurt Prime Standard: ECX, OTCQX: EPGNY), the German-American cancer molecular diagnostics company, will present data from a validation study with a proprietary panel of blood-based DNA methylation biomarkers for the detection of lung cancer at the Annual Meeting 2016 of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in New Orleans, Louisiana. Epigenomics’ clinical research has received funding under the European Union Framework Program for Research and Innovation (Horizon 2020*) and is part of the ongoing development of the company’s novel, blood-based lung cancer test Epi proLung(R). Liquid biopsy tests such as Epigenomics’ Epi proColon(R) and Epi proLung(R) tests have the potential to radically improve cancer diagnosis in the relevant patient populations. The poster titled “Classification of patients with lung cancer and benign lung disease via assessment of DNA methylation of SHOX2 and PTGER4 in plasma” will be presented by Presentation details Abstract No: 2260 About lung cancer According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. The vast majority of cases of lung cancer are due to long-term exposure to tobacco smoke. Early detection and treatment of lung cancer can save lives: Survival rates for patients with lung cancer fall as the stage at diagnosis becomes more advanced. About Epigenomics Epigenomics is a molecular diagnostics company focused on blood-based detection of cancers using its proprietary DNA methylation biomarker technology. The Company develops and commercializes diagnostic products across multiple cancer indications with high medical need. Epigenomics’ lead product, Epi proColon(R), is a blood-based screening test for the early detection of colorectal cancer. Epi proColon(R) has recently received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is currently marketed in Europe, China and selected other countries. For more information, visit www.epigenomics.com. *This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 672680. Contact Epigenomics AG Peter Vogt For U.S. press inquiries: Deanne Eagle For European media inquiries: Caroline Bergmann Epigenomics legal disclaimer This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning Epigenomics AG and its business. Such statements involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements of Epigenomics AG to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Epigenomics AG is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 2016-04-18 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP – a service of EQS Group AG. The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. |
| Language: | English | |
| Company: | Epigenomics AG | |
| Geneststraße 5 | ||
| 10829 Berlin | ||
| Germany | ||
| Phone: | +49 30 24345-0 | |
| Fax: | +49 30 24345-555 | |
| E-mail: | ir@epigenomics.com | |
| Internet: | www.epigenomics.com | |
| ISIN: | DE000A11QW50 | |
| WKN: | A11QW5 | |
| Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart | |
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