Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing novel antiviral therapeutics that target the replication process of influenza viruses, coronaviruses (including SARS-CoV-2), hepatitis C viruses and noroviruses. Cocrystal employs unique structure-based technologies and Nobel Prize-winning expertise to create first- and best-in-class antiviral drugs. For further information about Cocrystal, please visit www.cocrystalpharma.com.
Robert LeBoyer, Senior Vice President, Equity Research Analyst, Biotechnology, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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3Q23 Reported. Cocrystal reported a 3Q23 loss of $4.2 million or $(0.41) per share. The loss included a reversal of a 2Q22 legal charge of $1.6 million after a verdict was overturned by an Appeals Court and money returned to the company. During 3Q23, clinical progress included the start of the Phase 1 trial testing CDI-988 in pan-coronavirus and pan-norovirus trials, and authorization to begin a Phase 2a human challenge study in influenza A.
CC-42344 To Start Clinical Trials Shortly. Cocrystal has received authorization from the UK’s MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency) to begin Phase 2a testing CC-42344, its orally administered protease inhibitor for influenza A. This placebo-controlled trial will administer a pharmaceutically prepared dose of influenza virus to infect healthy volunteers with, then test the safety and immunologic measurements of CC-42344 against the virus. Separately, Dr. Sam Lee, President and Co-CEO is scheduled to make a presentation at the World Vaccine Congress West Coast on the development of CC-42344 on November 28.
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