ADVISORY, July 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What:
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp (Nasdaq: BSTC ), a biopharmaceutical company that has developed injectable collagenase for twelve clinical indications to date, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square.
In honor of the occasion, Mr. Thomas L. Wegman, President of BioSpecifics, will ring the Opening Bell.
Where:
NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43 rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio
When:
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp Contact:
Beth DelGiacco
(212) 362-1200
beth@sternir.com
NASDAQ MarketSite:
Christine Barna
(646) 441-5310
Christine.Barna@nasdaqomx.com
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About BioSpecifics Technologies Corp (Nasdaq: BSTC ):
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company that has developed injectable collagenase for twelve clinical indications to date. Injectable collagenase is approved for marketing as XIAFLEX® (collagenase clostridium histolyticum or CCH) in the U.S. for the treatment of adult Dupuytren's contracture patients with a palpable cord in the palm and for Peyronie's disease in men with a palpable plaque and a curvature deformity of 30 degrees or greater at the start of therapy by BioSpecifics' partner, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Auxilium). Auxilium is partnered with Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd. for the marketing of XIAFLEX in Canada and Australia, and Swedish Orphan Biovitrium AB for the marketing of XIAPEX® (the EU tradename for CCH) in 71 Eurasian and African countries for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture, and Peyronie's disease pending applicable regulatory approvals. CCH is in clinical development for the treatment of several additional promising indications. Auxilium is testing CCH for frozen shoulder syndrome in a Phase 2b study and also for cellulite in a Phase 2a study. BioSpecifics is currently managing the development of CCH for the treatment of human and canine lipomas. For more information, please visit www.biospecifics.com .
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