Hawaii Biotech Inc reports favourable phase 1 interim results to treat West Nile Virus
The results demonstrated a favourable safety profile in 24 subjects across four cohorts. The Phase 1 study was designed as an ascending dose study to assess the safety of Hawaii Biotech’s West Nile Virus vaccine among healthy adult volunteers who had not been exposed to the West Nile or similar virus. The study also examined antibody development to the vaccine. The overall profile was favourable with no serious adverse events. Based on these results, Hawaii Biotech is preparing to proceed with additional safety studies in adults, as well as ultimately expanding studies into elderly, juvenile and immune-compromised populations.
“We are extremely pleased with the safety results of our West Nile Virus vaccine Phase 1 study and are encouraged by the presence of neutralizing antibodies in all individuals receiving the formulated vaccine,” notes Chief Executive Officer and President Dr. Elliot Parks. “Additionally, these results demonstrate the robustness of our protein production platform for the development of additional sub-unit vaccines in our product pipeline,” Parks states.
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