About Topotarget A/S
Topotarget A/S (NASDAQ OMX: TOPO) is a Scandinavian-based,
international biotech company headquartered in Denmark, dedicated
to improving cancer therapies. In collaboration with Spectrum
Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Topotarget currently focuses on the
development in pivotal studies of our lead HDACi, belinostat, which
has demonstrated a clear anti-neoplastic effect in both
hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Belinostat can be used
in combination with full doses of chemotherapy, and is currently in
a pivotal trial within peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) and phase
II in cancer of unknown primary (CUP).
The company counts ~24 employees, covering expertise in a wide
spectrum within drug
development through to commercialization. Topotarget's core
scientific expertise lies in the biological mechanisms underlying
DNA damage control (topoisomerase II), chromatin replication
control, and cell cycle regulation.
Totect®
In December 2011, Topotarget announced the completion of Apricus
Biosciences, Inc.'s purchase of 100% of the outstanding common
stock of Topotarget A/S' American subsidiary division, Topotarget
USA, Inc. The acquisition included all Totect® North and South
American assets, including the Totect® sales team, and the US
trademark Totect®.