Sathgen Therapeutics completes dosing of the first two cohorts of healthy volunteers with MSP008-22, a novel anti-viral drug
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sathgen Therapeutics, a division of the leading chemicals conglomerate in India – Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL), announced that they completed the dosing of the first two healthy volunteer cohorts in a Phase 1 clinical trial for MSP008-22, their new chemical entity (NCE). The clinical trial program is managed by Clinexel Life Sciences, a renowned clinical research organization in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Sathgen is a clinical-stage novel therapeutics venture focused on bringing therapies for difficult-to-treat diseases like viral infections.
- Their lead molecule, MSP008-22, has widespread anti-viral potential due to its ability to inhibit both viral entry and replication.
- Professor Sendurai Mani, Associate Director, Legorreta Cancer Center, Brown University; Co-Founder, Sathgen Therapeutics, stated, "Viral diseases with the ability to lead to pandemics have limited treatment options.
- Mr. Samir Somaiya, Chairman and MD, GBL; Co-Founder, Sathgen Therapeutics, highlighted the company's commitment to research and its goal in discovering therapies for difficult-to-treat diseases.