Biotechnology company CytoDyn (OTCQB: CYDY) is focused on the clinical development and potential commercialization of a new class of HIV/AIDS therapeutics or viral-entry inhibitors intended to protect healthy cells from viral infection. A recent article discussing the company reads: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has designated PRO 140 as a “fast track” product for HIV and granted Orphan Drug Designation to it for the prevention of GvHD in transplant patients. CytoDyn has initiated its first clinical trial with PRO 140 in an immunological indication for GvHD in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who are undergoing bone marrow stem cell transplantation. The company is also investigating PRO 140 in animal models of cancer progression and autoimmunity with positive results and has published its animal study results in GvHD in peer-reviewed journal.”
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About CytoDyn
CytoDyn, Inc. is a publicly traded biotechnology company focused on the development of new therapies for combating infection with immune deficiency viruses. CytoDyn’s lead product candidate, PRO 140, has the potential to drive groundbreaking advancements in developing the next generation of HIV treatments. The clinical-stage biotechnology company engages in the clinical development and potential commercialization of humanized monoclonal antibodies for the treatment and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus infection. Its product pipeline includes PRO 140, CytoFeline, and Cytolin. The company was founded by Allen D. Allen on May 2, 2002 and is headquartered in Vancouver, WA. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CytoDyn.com
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