Enrollment completed of Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Captisol-enabled Iohexol
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SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: LGND) announces completion of enrollment of the Company’s Phase 1 clinical trial of its internal Captisol-enabled (CE) Iohexol program. The CE-Iohexol program is designed to develop a Captisol-enabled, next-generation contrast agent for diagnostic imaging with a reduced risk of renal toxicity. Ligand also provides below a summary of the findings of a survey of clinicians on radiocontrast agent selection and use.
“We are pleased to announce the progress of CE-Iohexol and look forward to reporting Phase 1 data later this year. This program holds the potential to increase the safety of widely-used commercial contrast agents, and, if successful, provide Ligand later-stage out-licensing opportunities,” said John Higgins, Chief Executive Officer of Ligand. “A key priority of Ligand’s business model is to conduct targeted R&D with the goal of advancing programs to secure significant financial terms upon out-license. Recent market research validates our view that there is a substantial unmet need for safer radiocontrast agents.” Continue reading
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