Alzheimer's trials: Samsung biotech arm joins Taiwan startup

South Korean company seeks to move further up the value chain

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Samsung Biologics, a leading South Korean company by market capitalization, plans to build a research center in California as it expands beyond contract manufacturing. (Photo courtesy of Samsung Biologics)

KOTARO HOSOKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Samsung Biologics looks to develop a treatment for Alzheimer's disease in partnership with Taiwanese startup Aprinoia Therapeutics, as the South Korean manufacturer moves further up the value chain to attract new clients.

Aprinoia is working on an Alzheimer's treatment, with plans for clinical trials in Taiwan and Japan. The company thinks Samsung Biologics can help with the trials and the development of mass production capabilities.

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