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Through the acquisition, Basilea gains a preclinical program of antibiotics from a novel class, targeting Gram-negative bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains.
The financing will be used to fund the upcoming Phase 3 studies of ColiFin (colistimethate sodium), an inhaled antibiotic therapeutic for the management of chronic infections in cystic fibrosis patients.
The net proceeds from the capital commitment will enable the initiation of the Phase 3 COPILOT study, the first part of the registrational clinical studies planned for ColiFin, an inhaled therapeutic for the management of chronic infections in cystic fibrosis patients.
This collaboration is expected to provide capitalization through significant clinical milestones in ColiFin®’s Phase 3 development. ColiFin® (colistimethate sodium) is being developed for the treatment of chronic lung infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.
Inhaled Murepavadin is an antibiotic targeting pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis, non-CF bronchiectasis. It binds to LptD and inhibits lipopolysaccharide transport function of LptD and causes lipopolysaccharide alterations in the bacterium and ultimately, cell death.
Balixafortide (POL6326), is a potent, specific and highly selective macrocycle inhibitor of CXCR4 that plays a role in a number of tumor types as well as non-oncology indications.
In this trial, POL6326 (balixafortide) was shown to be safe and well tolerated in all subjects, with only transient and mild-to-moderate manageable hypersensitivity-like events known to occur during initial drug infusion with CXCR4 inhibitors.
The preclinical study of metastatic prostate cancer combining POL6326 (balixafortide) and docetaxel (5 mg/kg once weekly) assessed tumor burden and tumor-induced bone degradation. Overall, results showed superior synergistic efficacy compared to either drug alone.
The award will support the continuation of the "thanatin derivatives program" including POL7306, belonging to Spexis' novel Outer Membrane Protein Targeting Antibiotic class of antibiotics to potentially treat life-threatening infections.