Sep 10 2009
Biovista Inc. today announced that BVA-201, its drug targeting Multiple Sclerosis (MS), has shown significant positive results in the MOG-induced Experimental Allergic Encephalomyelitis (EAE) murine model of MS. BVA-201 is an existing drug that Biovista repositioned in MS and is aimed at neuroprotection. It was shown to have both efficacy in reducing symptoms and no toxic effects in this well established model of MS.
"This is our second success in MS in a period of 6 months, with BVA-201 showing efficacy levels closely comparable to those of dexamethasone," said Aris Persidis, Ph.D., President of Biovista. "Histology results are also encouraging, since they seem to confirm our expectations regarding the compound's mechanism of action. What is even more important is that BVA-201 has a known and very favorable safety profile and is already approved for chronic use," Dr. Persidis added.
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