Pantec Biosolutions Reports First Successful IVF Pregnancy Using P.L.E.A.S.E.
Pantec Biosolutions AG recently announced that a woman has successfully conceived after being implanted with a fertilized oocyte (egg cell). The oocyte donor was treated with the company’s FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) patch subsequent to skin microporation with Pantec’s proprietary P.L.E.A.S.E.® (Painless Laser Epidermal System) device. The pregnancy is the first to occur from a previously announced study in which follicular maturation was achieved using P.L.E.A.S.E. microporation and the FSH (IVF002) patch. Following the oocyte donation, the fertilized egg was transferred to the recipient, who subsequently became pregnant. The trial team was led by principal investigator, Dr. Petr Uher and medical expert, Professor Herbert Zech.
“We are very pleased that our treatment has helped a patient conceive, and we wish her the best throughout her pregnancy,” said Christof Boehler, CEO of Pantec Biosolutions. “This is an extremely important milestone not only for our company, but also for all women undergoing IVF treatments. It is a big step toward making the tedious IVF procedure more comfortable for all those hoping to get pregnant.”
Pantec Biosolutions AG is a private drug delivery company specialized in using laser microporation technology to deliver large molecular weight drugs into the epidermis for local or systemic uptake. Its proprietary P.L.E.A.S.E. (Painless Laser Epidermal System) platform enables efficient, needle-free, and painless administration of biopharmaceutical drugs, in varying and individualized dosages, through partnered patch technology. The technology is currently in clinical trials for the delivery of IVF hormone therapy, a market with an estimated value of $1.5 to $2 billion. Pantec Biosolutions’ P.L.E.A.S.E. platform is available both for the development of the company’s own pipeline and for penetration into new markets through strategic partnerships.
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