Severe acute respiratory syndrome

Ondine Biomedical to present SARS-CoV-2 results at the 19th Congress of the European Society of Photobiology

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Sarbecovirus, Zoonoses, Respiratory diseases, Viruses, Bat virome, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Ondine

Canadian medical device innovator, Ondine Biomedical, will present in vitro and in vivo results from SARS-CoV-2 programs at the European Society of Photobiology (ESP2021) in Salzburg, Austria on 31st August 2021.

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  • Canadian medical device innovator, Ondine Biomedical, will present in vitro and in vivo results from SARS-CoV-2 programs at the European Society of Photobiology (ESP2021) in Salzburg, Austria on 31st August 2021.
  • The nose and upper airway have been identified as ideal breeding grounds and reservoirs for many pathogens including MRSA, Candida auris and SARS-Cov-2.
  • Dr. Nicolas Loebel, Ondine Biomedicals President and Chief Technology Officer, will present the results in the Photomedicine and SARS-CoV-2/ASP-ESP Symposium.
  • Ondine Biomedical Inc. is a Canadian headquartered, medical device company led by Founder and CEO, Carolyn Cross.

Innovation Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on Brilacidin Antiviral Research

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Coronaviridae, Sarbecovirus, Zoonoses, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Brilacidin, Variants of SARS-CoV-2, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, COVID-19, Antiviral drug, Severe acute respiratory syndrome

WAKEFIELD, Mass., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovation Pharmaceuticals (OTCQB:IPIX) (the Company), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, today provided an update on ongoing antiviral research of Brilacidin, the Companys defensin-mimetic drug candidate being developed for treatment of COVID-19 under FDA Fast Track designation, by different groups of scientists.

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  • WAKEFIELD, Mass., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovation Pharmaceuticals (OTCQB:IPIX) (the Company), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, today provided an update on ongoing antiviral research of Brilacidin, the Companys defensin-mimetic drug candidate being developed for treatment of COVID-19 under FDA Fast Track designation, by different groups of scientists.
  • Brilacidin SARS-CoV-2 Manuscript: Scientists conducting laboratory testing of Brilacidin, in particular its ability to block entry of SARS-CoV-2 into human cells, have submitted their research findings for peer-review publication.
  • These data include insights into Brilacidins antiviral mechanisms of action and Brilacidin activity against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) and Gamma (P.1) SARS-CoV-2 variants.
  • Taken together, the results from ongoing lab research into Brilacidins antiviral properties by different groups of scientists only strengthens our belief in Brilacidin, said Leo Ehrlich, Chief Executive Officer at Innovation Pharmaceuticals.

Augmenta Bioworks and TFF Pharmaceuticals Announce Positive In Vitro Data Demonstrating Binding and Neutralization of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant by Lead Anti-COVID-19 Antibody, AUG-3387

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Coronaviridae, Sarbecovirus, Zoonoses, Variants of SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 pandemic in India, SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, COVID-19, Variant, Delta, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Severe acute respiratory syndrome

MENLO PARK, Calif. and AUSTIN, Texas, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Augmenta Bioworks, a biotechnology company enabling breakthroughs in medicine through immune profiling, and TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TFFP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative drug products based on its patented Thin Film Freezing (TFF) technology platform, today announced positive in vitro data indicating that their lead anti-COVID-19 monoclonal antibody (“mAb”) therapy, AUG-3387, binds to and neutralizes the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant (B.1.617.2). The Delta variant is the current dominant strain of SARS-CoV-2 in the U.S., Europe and other geographic regions around the world.

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  • The Delta variant is the current dominant strain of SARS-CoV-2 in the U.S., Europe and other geographic regions around the world.
  • The Delta variant now accounts for 83% of new cases in the U.S., according to recent CDC data.
  • Demonstration that AUG-3387 effectively neutralizes the Delta variant in vitro is an encouraging step towards developing the therapy to slow and prevent ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • Those forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.

Global Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Market to 2026 By Infection Type, Vaccine Type, Product Type, Route of Administration, Patient Type, End User, Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Health, Pharmaceutical, Coronaviridae, Medicine, Health sciences, Zoonoses, COVID-19 vaccines, Sarbecovirus, Bat virome, Clinical trials, COVID-19 vaccine, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Coronavirus, COVID-19

The "Global Coronavirus Vaccine Market, By Infection Type (SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV), By Vaccine Type, By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Patient Type, By End User, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Coronavirus Vaccine Market, By Infection Type (SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV), By Vaccine Type, By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Patient Type, By End User, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Coronavirus Vaccine Market is expected to grow at a robust rate during the forecast period.
  • The Global Coronavirus Vaccine Market is driven by the increasing prevalence of this disease across different parts of the globe.
  • The Global Coronavirus Vaccine Market is segmented based on infection type, vaccine type, product type, route of administration, patient type, end-user, company, and region.

COVID-19 Associated With Long-Term Cognitive Dysfunction, Acceleration Of Alzheimer's Symptoms

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Coronaviridae, Sarbecovirus, Cognitive disorders, Learning disabilities, Psychiatric diagnosis, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, COVID-19, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Long Covid, Impact of COVID-19 on neurological, psychological and other mental health outcomes

New research reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2021 , held virtually and in Denver found associations between COVID-19 and persistent cognitive deficits, including the acceleration of Alzheimer's disease pathology and symptoms.

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  • New research reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2021 , held virtually and in Denver found associations between COVID-19 and persistent cognitive deficits, including the acceleration of Alzheimer's disease pathology and symptoms.
  • Of the patients, 158 were positive for SARS-CoV-2 with neurological symptoms and 152 were positive for SARS-CoV-2 without neurologic symptoms.
  • "These findings suggest that patients who had COVID-19 may have an acceleration of Alzheimer's-related symptoms and pathology," said Wisniewski.
  • Olfactory dysfunction and chronic cognitive impairment following SARS-CoV-2 infection in a sample of older adults from the Andes mountains of Argentina.

COVID-19 Associated With Long-Term Cognitive Dysfunction, Acceleration Of Alzheimer's Symptoms

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Coronaviridae, Sarbecovirus, Cognitive disorders, Learning disabilities, Psychiatric diagnosis, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, COVID-19, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Long Covid, Impact of COVID-19 on neurological, psychological and other mental health outcomes

New research reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2021 , held virtually and in Denver found associations between COVID-19 and persistent cognitive deficits, including the acceleration of Alzheimer's disease pathology and symptoms.

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  • New research reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2021 , held virtually and in Denver found associations between COVID-19 and persistent cognitive deficits, including the acceleration of Alzheimer's disease pathology and symptoms.
  • Of the patients, 158 were positive for SARS-CoV-2 with neurological symptoms and 152 were positive for SARS-CoV-2 without neurologic symptoms.
  • "These findings suggest that patients who had COVID-19 may have an acceleration of Alzheimer's-related symptoms and pathology," said Wisniewski.
  • Olfactory dysfunction and chronic cognitive impairment following SARS-CoV-2 infection in a sample of older adults from the Andes mountains of Argentina.

VIRALEZE SPL7013 virucidal (>99.99%) against Delta variant

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Coronaviridae, Sarbecovirus, Zoonoses, Biocides, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Variants of SARS-CoV-2, Antiviral drug, Virucide, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, GC376

New antiviral testing demonstrates SPL7013, the antiviral agent in VIRALEZE nasal spray, has potent virucidal activity against the globally significant Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, reducing infectivity of the virus by >99.99% after 30 seconds of exposure

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  • New antiviral testing demonstrates SPL7013, the antiviral agent in VIRALEZE nasal spray, has potent virucidal activity against the globally significant Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, reducing infectivity of the virus by >99.99% after 30 seconds of exposure
    SPL7013, the antiviral agent in VIRALEZE, has now been shown in laboratory studies to be virucidal against all four coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern: Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta
    These latest data further illustrate the broad-spectrum antiviral activity of SPL7013, which has been demonstrated against multiple respiratory viruses, including influenza and RSV, as well as its consistent and potent activity against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants
    VIRALEZE antiviral nasal spray is registered for sale in Europe and India, and available in certain markets online.
  • MELBOURNE, Australia, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- Starpharma today announced new data demonstrating that SPL7013, the antiviral agent in VIRALEZE nasal spray, is active against the highly transmissible Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, achieving more than 99.99% reduction of infectious virus in laboratory-based virucidal assays.
  • The antiviral testing of SPL7013 was conducted in the laboratory of virologist, Professor Philippe Gallay, atThe Scripps Research Institute in the US, where previous studies have also demonstrated potent antiviral and virucidal activity of SPL7013 against multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2, including the globally important Alpha, Beta and Gamma 'Variants of Concern'.
  • Percent reductions of infectious virus achieved with 10 mg/mL SPL7013 (the concentration in VIRALEZE) are shown in the table below.

Oragenics Enters into Licensing Agreement with the National Research Council of Canada, to Pursue the Rapid Development of Next-Generation SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN) today announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) that will enable Oragenics to pursue the rapid development of next-generation vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants.

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  • Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN) today announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) that will enable Oragenics to pursue the rapid development of next-generation vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants.
  • The NRC technologies, developed with support from the NRCs Pandemic Response Challenge Program, will expedite the evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 antigen candidates in preclinical and clinical studies.
  • Oragenics, Inc. is a development-stage company dedicated to fighting infectious diseases including coronaviruses and multidrug-resistant organisms.
  • Its lantibiotics program features a novel class of antibiotics against infectious diseases that have developed resistance to commercial antibiotics.

Ondine Biomedical to present results on the effects of its upper airways decolonization technology for SARS-CoV-2 eradication at ICPIC 2021

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Sarbecovirus, Zoonoses, Viruses, Respiratory diseases, Severe acute respiratory syndrome

Canadian medical technology innovator, Ondine Biomedical, will be presenting results from a successful in vitro study of its pioneering Steriwave upper airway disinfection technology against SARS-CoV-2 at the International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC) in Geneva, on 15th September 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Canadian medical technology innovator, Ondine Biomedical, will be presenting results from a successful in vitro study of its pioneering Steriwave upper airway disinfection technology against SARS-CoV-2 at the International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC) in Geneva, on 15th September 2021.
  • The presentation will focus on results demonstrating that this patented photodisinfection therapy can rapidly destroy the RNA genome of SARS-CoV-2.
  • The nose and upper airway have been identified as ideal breeding grounds and reservoirs for many threatening pathogens including MRSA, Candida auris, and SARS-Cov-2.
  • Ondines Steriwave photodisinfection therapy can rapidly and painlessly eradicate pathogens in the nose and upper airway, helping to eliminate a leading source of infection and transmissions.

JBS Couros launches antiviral leather

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Sarbecovirus, Animal diseases, Infectious diseases, Medical specialties, Bat virome, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Antiviral drug

SÃO PAULO, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JBS Couros has announced the launch of JBS V-Block technology, which inactivates the SARS-Cov-2 virus, the cause of Covid-19. At processing stage, a silver microparticle additive is added to the leather coating   providing it with antiviral qualities.

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  • SO PAULO, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JBS Couros has announced the launch of JBS V-Block technology, which inactivates the SARS-Cov-2 virus, the cause of Covid-19.
  • At processing stage, a silver microparticle additive is added to the leather coating providing it with antiviral qualities.
  • "Our leather has undergone scientific tests that prove the inactivation of the SARS-Cov-2 virus.
  • "The use of this technology increases the contact surface of silver and its prominence in the leather, enabling antiviral action," says researcher Lucio Freitas, who participated in the tests of the new material.