The Scientific Group, a leader in the IVD industry, and Inbiomotion, member of CataloniaBio & HealthTech, a company commercializing its proprietary MAF Test® for identifying high risk early-stage breast cancer patients have signed an agreement to start marketing MAF Test® in Sub-Saharan Africa. The MAF Test® predicts the prognosis of breast cancer patients and helps oncologists to identify those patients who may be able to prevent recurrence and benefit from adjuvant treatment with bisphosphonates, which are commonly used to treat osteoporosis. The test also identifies those patients whose prognosis would worsen if treated with bisphosphonates.
Thanks to this agreement, MAF Test® will now be available in Sub-Saharan Africa and considering just South Africa it could increase the survival of 8 out of 10 of the 10,200 early-stage breast cancer patients diagnosed each year.
Ralf van den Berg, Chief Operating Officer of Inbiomotion comments, "We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with The Scientific Group, a landmark collaboration that reinforces our dedication to improving healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa. This alliance is a major stride forward in enhancing diagnostic capabilities and elevating healthcare outcomes for early breast cancer patients. We eagerly anticipate a fruitful partnership with The Scientific Group, aiming to empower healthcare professionals and create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of individuals across Sub-Saharan Africa".
This announcement follows a recent publication in Nature Cell Biology of key data further elucidating the biology around the MAF biomarker. A team from IRB Barcelona led by ICREA researcher Dr. Roger Gomis, co-founder of Inbiomotion, revealed in such publication the mechanism by which the MAF protein increases the risk of metastasis in breast cancer patients. This finding is a crucial step in understanding the molecular basis of metastasis and has relevant clinical implications for treatment.
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