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According to Mast Therapeutics, the University of Pittsburgh will conduct a Phase 1/2 open-label safety and proof of concept clinical trial of AIR001 sodium nitrite inhalation solution for the treatment of P. aeruginosa lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients. Mast subsidiary Aires Pharmaceuticals will get rights to the data but is providing no support other than … [Read more...] about Mast Therapeutics announces Phase 1/2 study of AIR001 for the treatment of P. aeruginosa infections in CF patients

GlaxoSmithKline has announced that a lung function study to demonstrate non-inferiority for once-daily use of the Relvar (Breo) Ellipta fluticasone furoate/vilanterol DPI compared to twice-daily Seretide (Advair) fluticasone propionate/salmeterol DPI in patients with well-controlled asthma met its primary endpoint. In 2013, Relvar Ellipta was approved by the EU … [Read more...] about GSK says study shows Relvar (Breo) Ellipta non-inferior to Seretide (Advair) for well-controlled asthma

Windtree Therapeutics says a pre-clinical study in ferrets exposed to influenza demonstrated that the company's aerosolized KL4 surfactant increased survival and reduced lung inflammation, although the increase in survival rate was less than that for animals treated with oseltamivir (Tamiflu). Fewer clinical signs of influenza were observed in animals treated with KL4 … [Read more...] about Windtree says aerosolized KL4 surfactant shows promise for treatment of flu in pre-clinical study

Prevacus has announced that it plans to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial of its PRV-002 intranasal product for the treatment of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) by the middle of 2017. According to the company, pre-clinical studies showed that intranasal administration of PRV-002 positively impacted memory, sensory-motor function, cerebral edema, anxiety and … [Read more...] about Prevacus announces plans for Phase 1 study of PRV-002 intranasal therapy for concussion

According to Spyryx Biosciences, a Phase 1 study of its SPX-101, an inhaled SPLUNC1-derived peptide that the company is developing for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, showed that the drug was well tolerated, with no reduction in lung function and no dose-limiting adverse effects. Based on those results, the company is planning a Phase 2 study in CF patients. The … [Read more...] about Spyryx Biosciences announces positive results from Phase 1 study of SPX-101

Noveome Biotherapeutics has announced the publication of promising data from a preclinical study of its ST266 intranasal secretome showing anti-inflammatory activity and retinal ganglion cell (RGC) retention in the optic nerve in a mouse multiple sclerosis model. The article, titled, “Intranasal Delivery of a Novel Amnion Cell Secretome Prevents Neuronal Damage and … [Read more...] about Promising data from preclinical study of intranasal therapy for optic neuritis