NANOBIOTIX (Paris:NANO) (Euronext: NANO ISIN: FR0011341205), a late clinical-stage nanomedicine company pioneering novel approaches for the local treatment of cancer, announces it has appointed CordenPharma as its manufacturing partner. The opening of a new manufacturing line and the scaling up of production is an important step in NBTXR3s route to commercialization.

The new manufacturing line, located in France, will increase the amount of NBTXR3 product available. With an anticipated award of a CE mark in 2016, the Company is preparing to scale-up production further to meet the needs of future commercialization. Furthermore, Nanobiotix is anticipating future demand from clinical trials in the coming years in Europe and in the United States.

CordenPharma is an international full service CMO (contract manufacturing organization) which provides specialized technologies for the development and manufacture of health products. The company is recognized by EMA and FDA thanks to its eight cGMP facilities across Europe and the United States and works with both pharma and biotech companies. Its facilities are regularly inspected by the regulatory authorities (FDA and EMA) and have a good track record.

Laurent Lvy, Chief Executive Officer at Nanobiotix, commented: Finding the right manufacturing partner is essential, since ensuring quality and sufficient levels of supply is fundamental for meeting the market demands and the growth of the Company.

Yves Michon, Prsident Synkem - CordenPharma said: Nanobiotixs product, NBTXR3 is a fascinating product not only with respect to its properties, but also in its manufacture. We are working closely with Nanobiotix to ensure a seamless process and manage the scale-up of the product.

NBTXR3 is Nanobiotixs lead product in the NanoXray portfolio. The product comprises Hafnium Oxide nanoparticles which can be injected directly into tumor. With the application of radiotherapy, these nanoparticles absorb X-rays have the potential to significantly enhances the radiation dose within the cancer cells without increasing the dose to the surrounding healthy tissues. NBTXR3 has the potential to cause a paradigm shift in cancer therapy with significant clinical benefit for patients.

In November 2014, Nanobiotix announced its global clinical development plan. In addition to Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Head and Neck cancer, the plan now includes metastatic liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinomas and prostate cancer. In the second half of 2015, the liver cancers and high risk prostate cancer programs are anticipated to enter the clinical stage.

About NANOBIOTIX: http://www.nanobiotix.com

Nanobiotix (Euronext: NANO / ISIN: FR0011341205) is a late clinical-stage nanomedicine company pioneering novel approaches for the local treatment of cancer. The companys first-in-class, proprietary technology, NanoXray, enhances radiotherapy energy with a view to provide a new, more efficient treatment for cancer patients. NanoXray products are compatible with current radiotherapy treatments and are meant to treat potentially a wide variety of cancers including Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Head and Neck Cancer, Liver Cancers, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Glioblastoma, etc., via multiple routes of administration.

Nanobiotixs lead product NBTXR3, based on NanoXray, is currently under clinical development for Soft Tissue Sarcoma and locally advanced Head and Neck Cancer. The company has partnered with PharmaEngine for clinical development and commercialization of NBTXR3 in Asia.

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Nanobiotix Appoints Its Manufacturing Partner, CordenPharma: Another Step Towards Commercialization