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Bio-Bridge Science Signs Cooperative Agreement with Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences for Vaccine Development.


OAK BROOK, Ill. -- Bio-Bridge Science, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB

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: BGES BGES Belgian Group for Endoscopic Surgery ) announced today that it has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences at the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, a leading medical research institute in China, to research and develop a human papillomavirus human papillomavirus (HPV), any of a family of more than 60 viruses that cause various growths, including plantar warts and genital warts, a sexually transmitted disease. Detectable warts can be or removed, usually by chemicals, freezing, or laser, but often recur.  polyvalent vaccine polyvalent vaccine
n.
A vaccine prepared from cultures of two or more strains of the same species of microorganism or virus. Also called multivalent vaccine.
 using prokaryotic pro·kar·y·ote also pro·car·y·ote  
n.
An organism of the kingdom Monera (or Prokaryotae), comprising the bacteria and cyanobacteria, characterized by the absence of a distinct, membrane-bound nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, and by DNA that
 expression system. This vaccine is designed to prevent from infection by human papillomavirus types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 45, and 58, which is expected to provide broader protection than the current vaccine in the market and have much lower production costs. Under the agreement, Bio-Bridge has been granted the preferential right to develop the vaccine and enjoys a 60% interest in the project.

Dr. Liang Qiao, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Bio-Bridge said, "We believe that our agreement with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences will enable us to solidify our research capability in China as we try to introduce more potential vaccine products in addition to our current vaccine pipeline. The Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences is a renowned medical research institute and is the national level medical science research center in China. We believe this cooperation will provide numerous benefits to both parties."

About Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

The Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences was established in 1956 and is the national level medical science research center in China. Its former name was Peking Union Medical College Peking Union Medical College, Tsinghua University (北京协和医学院,清华大学医学部) [1] is among the most selective medical colleges in the People's Republic of China and is renowned , founded by the Rockefeller Foundation Rockefeller Foundation, philanthropic institution established (1913) by John D. Rockefeller, Sr., to promote "the well-being of mankind throughout the world." During its first 14 years the foundation received $183 million from Rockefeller.  in 1917. The Academy has 49 doctorate disciplines and 52 master disciplines, 4 national level laboratories, 8 minister level laboratories and 6 post-doctor WHO research centers.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulation, and other risks defined in this document and in statements filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. Please refer to SEC filings for additional information.
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