Recce (ASX:RCE) has successfully verified the chemical structure and stability of its lead compound as it moves closer to completing the documentation required for its U.S. FDA application.
Recce® 327 is a synthetic compound being developed to fight against viruses and bacteria, including superbugs, even after repeated use.
The new data on Recce® 327 is essential for the company’s pending data package for an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the FDA.
As per the new data, Recce® 327 could be tracked in the blood of study animals - enabling researchers to trace its path.
The tests also confirmed the compound's structure, chemical stability and mode of action as outlined in the patents and manufacturing process.
The data re-confirmed earlier tests and added to the growing data package of safety data being compiled as part of the IND application.
Recce’s next step is to assess a soon to conclude study of toxicity in rats, utilising the newly developed analytical methods.
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