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Parse Biosciences Inks Distribution Agreement for Israel

NEW YORK – Parse Biosciences said on Tuesday that it has signed a distribution agreement for Israel with Ornat Biochemicals and Laboratory Equipment.

Under the terms of the deal, Ornat will distribute Parse's full single-cell sequencing portfolio, as well as its cell and nuclei fixation kits and data analysis tools. Financial and other terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Ornat joins a growing list of distributors for Seattle-based Parse, covering territories including Southeast Asia, Oceania, and South Korea.

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