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BioNexus Gene Lab enters strategic alliance for VitaGuard MRD platform in SE Asia
BioNexus Gene Lab Corp
- BGLC to acquire equity stake in Fidelion Diagnostics and exclusive commercial rights to VitaGuard MRD platform across ASEAN.
- VitaGuard is tumour-naïve ctDNA test with 0.02% VAF sensitivity, 95% cfDNA recovery; cost <$300 vs >$3,000 legacy assays.
- Southeast Asia cancer incidence projected at 2.4M new cases annually by 2030, creating multi-billion-dollar recurring market.
- Cross-shareholdings and license fee align both companies; rollout begins in Singapore and Malaysia.
- Partnership includes joint development of companion diagnostics and AI-powered Cancer Interception System.
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