Shasun Pharma surges on inking pact with Swiss-based Debiopharm

Shasun Pharmaceuticals will be able to use the Debiopharm technology for the manufacture of synthetic Huperzine-A .

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SI Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Apr 10 2013 | 12:00 PM IST
Shasun Pharmaceuticals has moved higher by over 5% to Rs 68.90 in otherwise subdued market after the company said it has entered into a licensing agreement with a Swiss-based Debiopharm Group for the manufacturing and commercialization of Huperzine-A.

According to the terms of the agreement, Shasun Pharmaceuticals will be able to use the Debiopharm technology for the manufacture of synthetic Huperzine-A under GMP quality conditions and commercialize it in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets, Shasun Pharma said in a press release.

Huperzine-A is a potent and reversible acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor and clinical studies have shown a significant improvement in memory deficit and cognitive performance patents with Alzheimer’s disease. 

The stock opened at Rs 65.65 and touched high of Rs 69.80 on BSE. A combined 332,625 shares have changed hands on the counter till 1157 hours on BSE and NSE.

 
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First Published: Apr 10 2013 | 11:58 AM IST

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