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Published on: 2/28/2005
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Xsira Pharmaceuticals, which commercialized Transfluor® technology based on research conducted at Duke University, will now focus on its own drug discovery program using a license to Transfluor® technology granted by Molecular Devices. ,€,We are excited to see Molecular Devices, a world-class bioanalytical tools company, step into the role of commercializing Transfluor® technology and managing its further evolution,,€, said Roger Blevins, Pharm.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Xsira. ,€,Transfluor® technology has proven to be an enabling system for GPCR-based drug discovery at Xsira and many other pharmaceutical companies, and we are confident that Molecular Devices is the best company to ensure its continued success.,€