MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioAegis Therapeutics Inc. announced that patient enrollment is underway in a Phase 1b/2a study of recombinant plasma gelsolin (rhu-pGSN) in Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in the Republic of Georgia. The clinical-stage company is focused on a novel approach to address infectious, inflammatory and degenerative diseases through a portfolio built around the supplementation of plasma gelsolin levels. The Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) met on 25 Jan 2019 to review the safety data for the 6 mg/kg multiple dose level (cohort 2). Review of the safety data did not reveal any safety concerns and accordingly the DSMB recommended to start enrollment into the 12 mg/kg multiple ascending dose level (cohort 3).

Read the full press release here: BioAegis Expands Phase 1b_2a Community-Acquired Pneumonia Study to the Republic of Georgia