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Polyrizon Signs an Agreement with Leading Global Preclinical CRO as Part of Clinical Development Program
Raanana, Israel, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polyrizon Ltd. (Nasdaq: PLRZ) (“Polyrizon” or the “Company”), a pre-clinical-stage biotechnology company developing intranasal administrated solutions, today announced the signing of an agreement with a leading global preclinical Contract Research Organization (CRO), a recognized expert in biocompatibility and regulatory-compliant testing. This agreement forms part of Polyrizon's ongoing efforts to advance its clinical development program, whic

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