MARKHAM, ON, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - AlphaRx , an emerging biopharmaceutical company utilizing proprietary drug delivery technology to develop novel formulations of drugs, is pleased to provide shareholders with an update on recent corporate developments.
TSX Venture Exchange Application
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AlphaRx is seeking a listing with the TSX Venture Exchange. Research Capital Corporation is sponsoring the application. AlphaRx is in the process of raising up to $1,800,000 U.S. via a private placement in conjunction with the listing application. AlphaRx has been in correspondence with the TSX Venture Exchange and has responded to all comments raised to-date.
Corporate Website
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AlphaRx is working on a new and improved corporate website which will reflect all current business focus. This new website will be launched some time in June.
Product Development
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AlphaRx’s current focus is on the development of “nanobiotics” for the treatment of severe pneumonias. AlphaRx’s high-priority development programs include Vansolin(TM) and Zysolin(TM).
Vansolin(TM), a specially-formulated Vancomycin nano-particulate formulation, is intended for the treatment of severe pneumonias caused by MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) pathogens. Vansolin(TM) is undergoing pivotal animal studies. The Company will make a go/no go decision based on the outcome on these studies which will be available by mid-July.
Zysolin(TM), a specially-formulated Tobramycin nano-particulate formulation, intended for the treatment of severe pneumonias caused by gram negative pathogens such as Psedomonas Aeruginosa. The Company is developing Zysolin(TM) as a primary therapy for Cystic Fibrosis and an adjunctive therapy for ventilated patients with hospital-acquired, Gram-negative pneumonias. Zysolin(TM) is undergoing pivotal animal studies.
About AlphaRx Inc.
AlphaRx is a specialty pharmaceutical company utilizing proprietary site-specific nanoparticulate drug delivery systems to develop novel formulations of drugs that are insoluble or poorly soluble in water or have yet to be administrable to the human body with an acceptable delivery method. The Company’s product candidates address various pharmaceutical markets, including inflammation, tuberculosis and pneumonia.
Forward Looking Statements:
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning and pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties that may individually or mutually impact the matters herein described, including but not limited to product development and acceptance, manufacturing, competition, regulatory and/or other factors, which are outside the control of the companies.
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