LAS VEGAS - Friday, January 6th 2017 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation showcases its latest B2B and consumer technologies at CES 2017 from January 5 to 8 in Las Vegas. The Panasonic booth has three zones - Smart Mobility, Smart Entertainment and Smart Home - to highlight future towns and lifestyles enabled through the company’s unique technologies and collaborations with partner companies. In addition to the three zones, Panasonic’s innovation initiatives are on display at the Future Tech Lab. Visitors can also experience the latest Technics audio products in a dedicated section. Finally, Panasonic is hosting Panasonic Live @ CES2017, which features social influencers live from the show floor providing exclusive looks at the company’s latest technologies and ideas (http://www.panasonic.com/CES; #PanasonicCES). CES 2017 Press kit Download press releases, photos and videos at http://news.panasonic.com/global/presskits/ces2017 [Main Exhibits at the Panasonic Booth] ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan & SAN DIEGO & SEATTLE - Friday, January 6th 2017 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (“Takeda”) (TOKYO:4502) and PvP Biologics, Inc. (“PvP”) today announced a global agreement for the development of KumaMax, a novel enzyme designed to break down the immune-reactive parts of gluten in the stomach, thereby avoiding the painful symptoms and damage done in the small intestine from accidental gluten ingestion. Under the terms of the development agreement, PvP will conduct all research and development through phase 1 proof-of-principle studies per a pre-defined development plan. Takeda will fund $35 million for PvP’s expenses related to the plan in exchange for an exclusive option to acquire PvP following receipt of a pre-defined data package. Upon PvP’s successful completion of the development plan, Takeda may exercise its option to acquire PvP by paying an undisclosed fee as well as development and regulatory milestones. “This agreement wit ... Read more »