sarcode

American  

[sahr-kohd] / ˈsɑr koʊd /

noun

1. protoplasm, especially the semifluid content of a protozoan.

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Etymology

Origin of sarcode

1850–55; < French, alteration of Greek sarkṓdēs fleshy

Example Sentences

In addition, Shire is awaiting word whether the FDA will approve dry-eye treatment lifitegrast, which came in the deal for SARcode Bioscience and which analysts say could top $1 billion in yearly sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

To reorganize the company into “One Shire,” Dr. Ornskov sold a unit based in San Diego and began making plans to centralize the company’s U.S. operations in Lexington, Mass. And he had begun signing deals: By early 2014, Shire had acquired two biotechs, SARcode Bioscience and ViroPharma, for a total of more than $4.3 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shire obtained lifitegrast after buying U.S. biotech firm SARcode Bioscience for $160 million upfront in March - plus undisclosed payments upon achievement of certain drug development and commercial milestones - marking a sizeable bet on the ophthalmology space by the group.

From Reuters

In addition to the upfront payment of $160 million, shareholders in California-based SARcode will be eligible for additional undisclosed payments upon achievement of certain drug development and commercial milestones.

From Reuters

Shire said on Monday it aimed to launch SARcode's new eye drug Lifitegrast in the United States as early as 2016, if Phase III clinical studies pan out as hoped.

From Reuters