SōRSE Technology Partners with & Acquires Part of Cancer Research Group Pascal Biosciences for Cannabinoid Research Programs
11 March 2020 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
Pascal Biosciences Inc. (TSX.V:PAS) (“Pascal”) has entered into
a Term Sheet with SōRSE Technology (“SōRSE”) to develop Pascal’s
cannabinoid programs. Investing in and financially supporting
Pascal Biosciences’ research marks the first step for SōRSE
Technology moving into medical research applications. This
partnership leverages SōRSE’s industry-leading formulation
technology with Pascal’s cannabinoid programs for clinical trials,
led by Patrick Gray and his team of world-class medical
researchers.
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SōRSE Technology sells and licenses a proprietary water-soluble
cannabinoid emulsion technology (patent-pending) that enables
increased bioavailability, accurate dosing, and over 12 months
shelf stability. SōRSE Technology is science and data-driven, with
53 employees, 30 of whom specialize in R&D and Quality
Assurance. SōRSE currently has multiple partnerships which provide
a profitable revenue stream.
SōRSE technology will enable other cannabinoid researchers to
build a network of doctors and scientists that can lead the world
in offering cannabinoid health solutions. Pascal is the first
company to identify a mechanism for cannabinoids to directly
benefit cancer immunotherapy and is also developing a
cannabinoid-derived drug targeting glioblastoma.
Pascal Biosciences is actively evaluating cannabinoid
application research studies for potential participation. As a
reputable cannabinoid industry leader, SōRSE Technology will
partake in Pascal approved studies for the advancement of the
industry and pharmaceutical applications.
“The potential of Pascal’s cannabinoid programs for clinical
applications in combination with SōRSE’s proprietary emulsification
methods offers a promising path for future medical applications of
cannabinoid products,” said Dr. Patrick Gray, CEO of Pascal
Biosciences. “This agreement comes on the heels of recent,
successful collaborative efforts with SōRSE that allowed us to
examine SōRSE formulations in several Pascal ongoing studies. The
combination of SōRSE’s industry-leading technology with Pascal’s
long-term biotech potential make this a meaningful transaction for
our shareholders.”
“At SōRSE, we’re driven by our mission to help people better
their lives through superior cannabinoid ingredients and delivery
methods,” said SōRSE CEO Howard Lee. “We are excited to continue to
support pharmaceutical studies of cannabinoids with the world-class
researchers of Pascal Biosciences.”
About Pascal Biosciences Inc.
Pascal is a biotechnology company focused on advancing
innovative approaches for the treatment of cancer including
cannabinoid-based therapeutics and targeted therapies. The
Company’s portfolio comprises a small molecule therapeutic,
PAS-403, that is advancing into clinical trials for the treatment
of glioblastoma; and PAS-393, an immuno-stimulatory cannabinoid to
be used in combination with checkpoint inhibitor therapy. In
addition, Pascal is developing a B-cell targeted antibody for acute
lymphoblastic leukemia. Pascal will continue to work on this
program, focusing on monoclonal antibodies for Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia.
About SōRSE Technology
SōRSE Technology is a water-soluble emulsion technology designed
for product developers to provide consumers with a better cannabis
experience with greater bioavailability, near-perfect dosing,
shelf-stability, and safe ingredients. Their patent-pending
technology converts oil into SōRSE, a proprietary water-soluble
emulsion, for seamless integration as an ingredient in food items,
beverages, topicals, and medical applications.
SōRSE Technology currently powers more than 30 market-leading
products in the cannabis, hemp and CBD industry. SōRSE‘s expertise
allows for 360 degree solutions for product developers with minimal
disruption to existing production procedures and methods. From
sourcing ingredients to product formulation, the SōRSE team
provides its partners unprecedented product safety and quality
while optimizing compound bioavailability. Partnership
opportunities include licensing, white labeling, product
development, and cannabinoid research studies. SōRSE Technology is
currently available in North America, South America, Europe, and
Australia.
For more information, visit www.SōRSEtech.com.
For more information, visit www.pascalbiosciences.com.
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