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ProtaGene’s expertise in advanced protein characterization and early-stage drug product characterization is complemented by Merck’s BioReliance® established GMP testing capabilities and global regulatory experience. By connecting these capabilities, the partnership is designed to give customers a comprehensive, high-quality offering tailored to the complex demands of modern biologic drug development.

“This strategic partnership brings together highly complementary capabilities and a shared commitment to scientific excellence,” said Dr. Roland Moussa, President of ProtaGene. “Together with Merck’s BioReliance® Contract Testing Services, we can offer customers a more integrated path from advanced protein characterization to global safety and release testing.”

"Biopharmaceutical companies need support across the entire development journey, not just at individual stages. By combining ProtaGene’s protein characterization expertise with our BioReliance® testing infrastructure, we are providing customers with comprehensive, end-to-end testing solutions to move faster from early development to commercialization,” said Paolo Carli, Head of Advanced Solutions for the Life Science business of Merck.

The collaboration is intended to help biopharmaceutical companies streamline early-stage development pathways, reduce operational complexity, and support accelerated timelines while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Customers are expected to benefit from coordinated project management, aligned scientific expertise, and access to a broader global testing network. The partnership strengthens ProtaGene’s ability to support biologics developers with integrated testing expertise from early characterization through later-stage development and GMP release.