
BioSig subsidiary NeuroClear acquired license for a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent that may treat COVID-19
On Mar. 24, 2020, BioSig Technologies announced that its majority-owned subsidiary NeuroClear Technologies, acquired the rights to develop a novel pharmaceutical to treat Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
In a preliminary internal review, the orally administered, broad-spectrum anti-viral agent Vicromax(tm) demonstrated strong activity against COVID-19 in cell cultures in laboratory testing. In this analysis, Vicromax(tm) was added to a tissue culture assay for SARS-CO-2 coronavirus (the causative agent for COVID-19) and an anti-viral effect was observed, which led to a reduction of over 90% of infectious viruses. The Company intends to pursue development of this agent for the treatment of COVID-19 through FDA-approved clinical trials.
The product candidate already completed Phase I and three Phase II trials in other indications, and underwent extensive animal testing and human clinical experience. The Company expects that Vicromax(tm) could be used alone or in a combination with other anti-viral agents or immune modulators.
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