LAVAL, Quebec, Nov. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. ("Neptune") (NASDAQ.NEPT) (TSX.V:NTB) and its subsidiary, Acasti Pharma Inc. ("Acasti"), will host a management discussion on developments at Acasti during a November 3rd Webex broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Management hosts will be Acasti President, Dr. Tina Sampalis and Chief Operating Officer, Pierre Lemieux as well as Neptune Vice-President, Administration & Finance, Andre Godin.
The discussion will centre on:
- Milestones at Acasti since the beginning of operations in August 2008
- Recent launch of Acasti's new medical food called Onemia ™
- Other related topics.
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About Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.
Neptune is an industry-recognized leader in the innovation, production and formulation of science-based and clinically proven novel phospholipid products for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets. The Company focuses on growing consumer health markets including cardiovascular, inflammatory and neurological diseases driven by consumers taking a more proactive approach to managing health and preventing disease. The Company sponsors clinical trials aimed to demonstrate its product health benefits and to obtain regulatory approval for label health claims. Neptune is continuously expanding its intellectual property portfolio as well as clinical studies and regulatory approvals. Neptune's products are marketed and distributed in over 20 countries worldwide. Neptune is the mother company of Acasti and NeuroBioPharm.
Acasti Pharma is developing a product portfolio of proprietary novel long-chain omega-3 phospholipids. Phospholipids are the major component of cell membranes and are essential for all vital cell processes. They are one of the principal constituents of High Density Lipoprotein (good cholesterol) and, as such, play an important role in modulating cholesterol efflux. Acasti Pharma's proprietary novel phospholipids carry and functionalize the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been shown to have substantial health benefits and which are stabilized by potent antioxidants. Acasti Pharma is focusing initially on treatments for chronic cardiovascular conditions within the over-the-counter, medical food and prescription drug markets.
NeuroBioPharm is pursuing pharmaceutical neurological applications, and a clinical study for a medical food product with a multinational partner is already initiated. The development of a prescription drug candidate is currently in progress. Advanced clinical development and commercialization is planned to be carried out with multinational partners.
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CONTACT: Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. Andre Godin, V.P. Administration and Finance +1 450.687.2262 a.godin@neptunebiotech.com www.neptunebiotech.com Acasti Pharma Inc. Tina Sampalis, President +1 450.686.4555 t.sampalis@acastipharma.com www.acastipharma.com CEOcast Dan Schustack +1 212-732-4300 dschustack@ceocast.com www.ceocast.com Howard Group Bob Beaty 1 (888) 221-0915 bob@howardgroupinc.com www.howardgroupinc.com