OXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Pink Sheets: OXIS, Paris: OXI) announced today that Ergoplex™, its commercial anti-inflammatory product using its patented compound, Ergothioneine, a powerful antioxidant, has shown very good acceptance in a recent direct mail test. Response rates ranged from 1.6% to 2.2%; levels indicative of broad consumer acceptance.
Tony Cataldo, Chairman and CEO of Oxis, stated, “The results of the recent direct mail test are extremely exciting and we believe this data supports our contention that Ergoplex will be a successful product in the fight against oxidative stress and inflammation. These tests are the first steps towards a full launch of Ergoplex as our first commercial product. We expect to announce additional products in our pipeline as we continue to develop our portfolio.”