OKYO Pharma Receives European Patent for OK-101 Chemerin Analogs and Their Method of Use
Wednesday, August 07, 2024
OKYO Pharma Limited, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative ocular therapies for the treatment of inflammatory dry eye disease (DED), a multi-billion-dollar market, and anterior ocular segment diseases including neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), an ocular condition associated with pain but without an FDA approved therapy, announced today the grant of a key European Patent entitled: “Compositions Comprising Chemerin Analogs and Methods of Use”. The present disclosure that lists Raj Patil, Chief Scientific Officer of OKYO Pharma as a joint Inventor, relates to novel OK-101 chemerin analogs for use in treating various diseases and conditions including but not limited to, ocular inflammatory and pain conditions, strengthening the Company’s intellectual property position in this field.
"We are delighted with the issuance of this European patent, which underscores the innovative nature of our OK-101 chemerin analogs and their therapeutic potential. This milestone strengthens our intellectual property portfolio and positions OKYO Pharma for continued advancement in addressing significant unmet medical needs," commented Dr. Gary S. Jacob, Ph.D., CEO of OKYO. “The issuance of this patent further solidifies OKYO Pharma's commitment to advancing novel therapies that aim to improve outcomes for patients suffering from ocular pain and inflammation. The company continues to explore strategic partnerships and collaborations to accelerate the development and commercialization of its pipeline candidates.”
Source: globenewswire.com
