Glycotex Completes Enrollment In Phase IIa Study Of Lead Product Candidate GLYC-101 For Wound Healing

Main Category: Dermatology
Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials;  Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry
Article Date: 14 Mar 2008 - 0:00 PDT


Glycotex, Inc. announced that it had completed patient enrollment in a Phase IIa study evaluating the effect of GLYC-101 on wound closure in patients undergoing carbon dioxide laser skin resurfacing.

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study in Beverly Hills, California has enrolled 12 patients undergoing laser skin ablation. In addition to assessing safety endpoints, the study is investigating efficacy endpoints, among them the promotion of wound healing and cosmetic outcomes.

About GLYC-101

GLYC-101 is intended to stimulate and modulate the natural cascade of wound healing activities of several cell populations. The product candidate is a topical gel to be applied directly on the wound surface. In May 2006, Glycotex completed a Phase II clinical trial of GLYC-101 in Australia, in which GLYC-101 produced a statistically significant rate of wound area reduction versus combined placebo and standard care in patients with chronic venous ulcers. The results provided proof-of concept and dose-ranging information for GLYC-101.

The strategic priorities for GLYC-101 include wound healing following laser ablation, burn wounds, surgical wounds, venous ulcers and diabetic ulcers.

About Glycotex, Inc.

Glycotex, Inc. is a U.S. based development stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing therapies intended to accelerate human wound healing and tissue repair across a wide range of human applications. It has licensed from Novogen Limited certain patent rights and know-how to use and exploit its technology in a wide range of wound healing applications. Glycotex, Inc. is an 81 percent owned subsidiary of Novogen Limited. For more information, visit http://www.glycotexinc.com.

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Glycotex, Inc.
http://www.glycotexinc.com

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