IICT pact with bio-pharma firm for anti-COVID drug
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CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Hyderabad (IICT) and Anthem Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., a Bengaluru-based integrated biopharmaceutical company, signed an agreement for technology transfer and
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Hyderabad (IICT) and Anthem Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., a Bengaluru-based integrated biopharmaceutical company, signed an agreement for technology transfer and manufacture of the anti0COVID drug 2-DG or 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose on Tuesday. Studies have shown that the oral drug 2- DG has demonstrated quick recovery and reduction in oxygen dependence among moderately and severely affected patients. This drug in the form of powder formulation was earlier launched by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. Under the terms of the license agreement, Anthem Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. gets non-exclusive license for the process knowhow for synthesis of 2-DG . “The agreement is in-line with CSIR’s efforts to help people access various therapeutic options to combat COVID-19. CSIR labs have undertaken clinical trials of various repurposed drugs for the treatment of COVID-19,” said IICT director S. Chandrasekhar.
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