Teleflex, Arcis enter agreement for cancer diagnostics

Cancer-detection company Arcis Biotechnology said today it has signed an agreement allowing Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) to use Arcis’ advanced nucleic acid sample preparation chemistry in the development of a novel technology.

Daresbury, England-based Arcis’ diagnostics use a two-step nucleic acid extraction and preservation technology. The company said it has an extensive patent portfolio covering DNA and RNA extraction and preservation for downstream processing by qPCR, RT-qPCR and sequencing in under three minutes. The platform may be used for point-of-care, microfluidics or field-based testing, and supports both companies’ drive to improve diagnostic testing and benefit patients and healthcare professionals, Arcis said in a statement.

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