Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – June 15, 2017) – iCo Therapeutics (TSXV: ICO) (OTCQB: ICOTF) (“iCo” or “the Company”), today reported it will hold a pre IND meeting with the Division of Transplantation and Ophthalmology, US Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) on June 21st, 2017.
Discussions will focus on a proprietary dual action glaucoma asset with a novel mechanism of action that reduces intraocular pressure (IOP). The target is validated by literature and a pre-clinical proof of concept in several animal models confirms efficacy in reducing IOP. It has possible neuroprotective activity and the potential for novel and more effective combinations with prostaglandin analogs.
To date 29 patents have been issued
Asset addresses a market that is estimated to grow to $5 billion by 2018
(Source: 2014 Market Scope Estimates; Courtesy Dave Harman. http://market-scope.com/)
Purpose of the FDA Type B pre-IND meeting will be to discuss questions related to the program development for SVT-63 or SVT-88 as topical ophthalmic solutions for the treatment of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) or ocular hypertension, including study designs in monotherapy and combination clinical trials as well as acceptable visual function endpoints for exploration of potential neuroprotective properties of the two compounds.
In a previous study patients administered an inhibitor 11B-HSD, mediated via 11B-HSD1 in the ciliary epithelium, lowered IOP in patients with ocular hypertension (S. Rauz et al. QJ Med 2003; 96: 481-490)
iCo has the worldwide exclusive option to acquire the asset outright, with diligence activities during the option period focusing on commercialization of the asset
Stated Andrew Rae, CEO of iCo Therapeutics, “we are excited to have arrived at this inflection point with our colleagues at Salvat and look forward to important guidance regarding a clinical path forward for a potential first in class glaucoma candidate”.
For more information please refer to:
https://icotherapeutics.com/_resources/presentations/11BETApresentation.pdf
About Salvat
Laboratorios SALVAT is a privately owned pharmaceutical group closely identified with technological innovation and strongly committed to R&D. SALVAT’s headquartered are located in Barcelona (Spain) and its US subsidiary, SALVAT USA, is located in Miami, FL. Founded in 1955, SALVAT is present in over 60 countries and keeps strengthening its international presence through the licensing of its own developments. The company launched CETRAXAL® (ciprofloxacin 0.2 %) otic solution in the US in 2009 and received FDA approval for OTOVEL® (ciprofloxacin 0.3 % and fluocinolone acetonide 0.025 %) otic solution in April 2016.
Additional information regarding Laboratorios SALVAT and its products is available at www.salvatbiotech.com
About iCo Therapeutics
iCo Therapeutics identifies existing development stage assets for use in underserved ocular and infectious diseases. Such assets may exhibit utility in non-ophthalmic conditions outside the Company’s core focus areas and if so the Company will seek to capture further value via partnerships, such as its partnership with Immune Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: IMNP), which is in several Phase 2 studies involving iCo-008. iCo shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “ICO” and on the OTCQB under the symbol “ICOTF”.
For more information, visit the Company website at: icotherapeutics.cdmail.biz.
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Program contacts:
Alberto Bueno
Chief Executive Officer Laboratorios SALVATabueno@salvatbiotech.com
Francesc Rosell International Directorfrosell@salvatbiotech.com
Andrew Rae
Chief Executive Officer iCo Therapeutics Inc.rae@icotherapeutics.cdmail.biz1-778-772-7775 (c)