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AlgiPharma in the News: GlobalNewswire and DelveInsight’s Business Report.

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January 27th 2022

AlgiPharma was featured in DelveInsights’s “Cystic Fibrosis Pipeline Insight, 2022” report that provides insight on company and pipeline activities in the Cystic Fibrosis therapeutics landscape.

The report highlights around 60+ products under development by companies working on novel opportunities that could influence Cystic Fibrosis treatment. The report provides insights into different therapeutic candidates in phase II, I, preclinical and discovery stage. It analyses Cystic Fibrosis therapeutic drugs key players involved in developing key drugs.

See also GlobalNewswire summary.

 

About AlgiPharma AS:

AlgiPharma AS is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, founded in 2006 on decades of research and development carried out by FMC BioPolymer AS and the Institute of Biotechnology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. AlgiPharma has completed 5 clinical trials with two formulations of its lead drug candidate, OligoG, to treat respiratory symptoms of cystic fibrosis.

AlgiPharma owns or licenses all relevant patents upon which the technology platform and products are developed. The company is supported by national and international research programs, and collaborates with a network of key opinion leaders, highly recognized academic institutions, research and patient organizations in Europe and USA.

AlgiPharma has received more than USD 46 million in research and development grants from EU’s 7th framework program, Horizon 2020, and Eurostars programs, the Norwegian Research Council, Innovate UK, Innovation Norway, US Army through Congressional Earmark funding, the Australian R&D Tax Incentive, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF).

AlgiPharma is a privately owned company registered and domiciled in Norway.

For additional information contact:

Yngvar P. Berg, CEO: yngvar.berg@algipharma.com

Arne Dessen, COO and Chairman of the Board: arne.dessen@algipharma.com

 

New 2b Clinical Trial started in Australia

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New Phase 2b Clinical Trial:

A phase 2b, randomised, double-blind, study of alginate oligosaccharide (OligoG) dry powder inhalation on top of standard of care compared to placebo on top of standard of care in patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). (ORDCF-205)

A new clinical study was initiated with a Clinical Trial Investigator Meeting held on 29th March alongside the TSANZ conference in Gold Coast, Australia. The clinical trial is a randomised, double-blinded, controlled pilot study for proof of concept that an OligoG dry powder for inhalation formulation can improve lung function in adult CF patients.  Study medication will be given twice daily for twelve weeks on top of standard of care. Thirty-three patients will be included, out of which twenty-two shall receive OligoG, and eleven shall receive placebo. A 12 month open-label extension will be available to all patients who complete the 12 week blinded treatment study.

The study is generously supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

 

About Cystic Fibrosis:

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening disease that affects the lungs and digestive system and impacts about 70,000 people worldwide. CF is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, which results in either no CFTR protein or an abnormal CFTR protein that does not function properly. The presence or absence of this dysfunctional protein causes the body to accumulate excessive levels of unusually thick mucus in the lungs, which becomes a site for infections that can require hospitalization. Respiratory distress in CF (defined as acute difficulty in breathing, infection and/or hospitalization) is most commonly related to mucus accumulation and lung infections that result in damage to lung tissue.

About AlgiPharma AS:

AlgiPharma AS is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with headquarters in Norway. It was founded in 2006 on decades of research and development carried out by FMC BioPolymer AS and the Institute of Biotechnology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. AlgiPharma has completed 5 clinical trials with two formulations of its lead drug candidate, OligoG, to treat respiratory symptoms of cystic fibrosis.

AlgiPharma owns or licenses all relevant patents upon which the technology platform and products are developed. The company is supported by national and international research programs, and collaborates with a network of key opinion leaders, highly recognized academic institutions, research and patient organizations in Europe and USA.

AlgiPharma has received more than USD 37 million in research and development grants from EU’s 7th framework program, Horizon 2020, and Eurostars programs, the Norwegian Research Council, Innovate UK, US Army through Congressional Earmark funding, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Please see latest award from CFF.

AlgiPharma is a privately owned company registered and domiciled in Norway.

For additional information contact:

Yngvar P. Berg, CEO: yngvar.berg@algipharma.com

Arne Dessen, COO and Chairman of the Board: arne.dessen@algipharma.com

AlgiPharma Appoints Director for Australian Operations

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AlgiPharma has appointed a new director Marieta Ryan to lead the recently established Australian office and to facilitate clinical trial operations in Australia. Marieta was officially appointed in mid-2018 and is actively involved in two of AlgiPharma’s multinational clinical phase 2b studies with clinical sites in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

About Cystic Fibrosis:

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening disease that affects the lungs and digestive system and impacts about 70,000 people worldwide. CF is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, which results in either no CFTR protein or an abnormal CFTR protein that does not function properly. The presence or absence of this dysfunctional protein causes the body to accumulate excessive levels of unusually thick mucus in the lungs, which becomes a site for infections that can require hospitalization. Respiratory distress in CF (defined as acute difficulty in breathing, infection and/or hospitalization) is most commonly related to mucus accumulation and lung infections that result in damage to lung tissue.

About AlgiPharma AS:

AlgiPharma AS is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with headquarters in Norway. It was founded in 2006 on decades of research and development carried out by FMC BioPolymer AS and the Institute of Biotechnology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. AlgiPharma has completed 5 clinical trials with two formulations of its lead drug candidate, OligoG, to treat respiratory symptoms of cystic fibrosis.

AlgiPharma owns or licenses all relevant patents upon which the technology platform and products are developed. The company is supported by national and international research programs, and collaborates with a network of key opinion leaders, highly recognized academic institutions, research and patient organizations in Europe and USA.

AlgiPharma has received more than USD 37 million in research and development grants from EU’s 7th framework program, Horizon 2020, and Eurostars programs, the Norwegian Research Council, Innovate UK, US Army through Congressional Earmark funding, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Please see latest award from CFF.

AlgiPharma is a privately owned company registered and domiciled in Norway.

For additional information contact:

Yngvar P. Berg, CEO: yngvar.berg@algipharma.com

Arne Dessen, COO and Chairman of the Board: arne.dessen@algipharma.com

AlgiPharma registers new company in Australia

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AlgiPharma has registered a new proprietary limited company in Melbourne, Australia:

AlgiPharma Australia Pty Ltd

AlgiPharma is moving ahead with its clinical program and preparations for a new phase 2b clinical trial with its drug candidate OligoG. Australia will be a key part of this pivotal study. The AlgiPharma team recognizes the value in establishing a strong presence in Australia to help bring its lead drug candidate, OligoG, to the market for the treatment of patients suffering with Cystic Fibrosis.

About Cystic Fibrosis:

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening disease that affects the lungs and digestive system and impacts about 70,000 people worldwide. CF is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, which results in either no CFTR protein or an abnormal CFTR protein that does not function properly. The presence or absence of this dysfunctional protein causes the body to accumulate excessive levels of unusually thick mucus in the lungs, which becomes a site for infections that can require hospitalization. Respiratory distress in CF (defined as acute difficulty in breathing, infection and/or hospitalization) is most commonly related to mucus accumulation and lung infections that result in damage to lung tissue.

About AlgiPharma AS:

AlgiPharma AS is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with headquarters in Norway. It was founded in 2006 on decades of research and development carried out by FMC BioPolymer AS and the Institute of Biotechnology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. AlgiPharma has completed 5 clinical trials with two formulations of its lead drug candidate, OligoG, to treat respiratory symptoms of cystic fibrosis.

AlgiPharma owns or licenses all relevant patents upon which the technology platform and products are developed. The company is supported by national and international research programs, and collaborates with a network of key opinion leaders, highly recognized academic institutions, research and patient organizations in Europe and USA.

AlgiPharma has received more than USD 37 million in research and development grants from EU’s 7th framework program, Horizon 2020, and Eurostars programs, the Norwegian Research Council, Innovate UK, US Army through Congressional Earmark funding, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Please see latest award from CFF.

AlgiPharma is a privately owned company registered and domiciled in Norway.

 

For additional information contact:

Yngvar P. Berg, CEO: yngvar.berg@algipharma.com

Arne Dessen, COO and Chairman of the Board: arne.dessen@algipharma.com

 

AlgiPharma’s Cystic Fibrosis drug candidate OligoG awarded pivotal trial grant of €6 million from EU’s Horizon 2020 programme

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An EU Horizon 2020 proposal (OligoGpivotalCF) submitted by a consortium assembled by AlgiPharma, has been successful in winning a grant of EUR 6 million to support AlgiPharma’s cystic fibrosis drug candidate OligoG through a pivotal clinical trial program.

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AlgiPharma collaboration with Cardiff University wins Medical Innovation Award

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A long standing collaboration between AlgiPharma and Professor David Thomas team at the School of Dentistry has been recognized this year by Cardiff University’s prestigious Medical Innovation Award. The award was presented by Dr. Rob Docherty on behalf of Cardiff University.

 

 

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(Left to Right) Dr. Manon Pritchard (Cardiff), Dr. Phil Rye (AlgiPharma), Dr Rob Docherty (presenting the award), Prof. David Thomas (Cardiff), Dr. Katja Hill (Cardiff), Dr. Saira Khan (Cardiff), Mr Arne Dessen (AlgiPharma), Dr. Lydia Powell (Cardiff).

 

AlgiPharma Announces $4 Million Award from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics to Advance Clinical Development of OligoG

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Sandvika, Norway, June 3, 2016. AlgiPharma AS today announced an agreement with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc. (CFFT), Bethesda, Md., to help fund the development of its inhalable dry powder, OligoG, which has been shown to improve the properties of mucus from the CF lungs and the effectiveness of some antibiotics in early research studies. Research to date suggests that OligoG will help people with cystic fibrosis clear mucus from their lungs and potentially slow the progression of the disease.

To expedite development of OligoG for people with cystic fibrosis, CFFT committed more than $4 million to AlgiPharma. This is in addition to almost $6.9 million that CFFT has awarded so far for a Phase 2 clinical trial, bringing CFFT’s commitment to nearly $11 million.

CFFT is the nonprofit drug discovery and development arm of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

AlgiPharma is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials with OligoG as a dry powder for inhalation. Two clinical trials are ongoing in Europe (recruiting in UK, Germany, Sweden, Denmark and Norway) evaluating the safety and tolerability of OligoG, and include primary endpoints to assess efficacy in individuals with CF.

OligoG works to return thick, sticky mucus toward normal, allowing it to be cleared more easily from the lungs. OligoG also may disrupt the infectious biofilm often present in the lungs of individuals with CF. Biofilm disruption might also improve antibiotic effectiveness by increasing exposure of bacteria to antibiotics.

Yngvar P. Berg, CEO of AlgiPharma, commented on the award: “We are honored and delighted that Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics recognizes the unique therapeutic potential of our drug candidate by further supporting the development of OligoG. This CFFT award enables us to accelerate the clinical development of OligoG, and we really appreciate working with CFFT on the remaining clinical development path in bringing this new drug to people with cystic fibrosis.”

About Cystic Fibrosis:

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening disease that affects the lungs and digestive system and impacts about 70,000 people worldwide. CF is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene which results in either no CFTR protein or an abnormal CFTR protein that does not function properly. The presence or absence of this dysfunctional protein causes the body to accumulate excessive levels of unusually thick mucus in the lungs. This excessive sticky mucus in the lungs becomes a site for infections that can require hospitalization. Respiratory distress in CF — defined as acute difficulty in breathing, infection and/or hospitalization — is most commonly related to mucus accumulation and lung infections that result in damage to lung tissue.

For more information on CF, please visit www.cff.org.

About AlgiPharma AS:

AlgiPharma AS is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, based on research and development carried out by FMC BioPolymer AS and the Biopolymer Foundation at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway, over decades. AlgiPharma was founded in August 2006.

AlgiPharma’s aim is to address unmet medical needs, fighting diseases effectively through its innovative alginate oligomer technologies, by developing products and therapies to market or license to suitable partners.

AlgiPharma AS owns or licenses all relevant patents upon which the technology platform and products are developed.

AlgiPharma AS is supported by national and international research programs, and collaborates with a network of key opinion leaders, highly recognized academic institutions, research and patient organizations in Europe and USA.

AlgiPharma AS is a privately owned company registered and domiciled in Norway. For additional information, please visit www.algipharma.com

 

Contact:

Yngvar P. Berg, CEO: +47 67545770,  yngvar.berg@algipharma.com

June 3rd 2016

A pdf of this press release can be found here: AlgiPharma press release June 3, 2016

A Norwegian version of this press release can be found here: AlgiPharma press release June 3, 2016 Norwegian

The CFFT press release can be found here: CFFT press release June 3, 2016.

AlgiPharma features in CFF drug development pipeline

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AlgiPharma now features on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) drug development pipeline. The CFF interactive drug development pipeline shows the progress of potential CF treatments through the different phases of clinical research. AlgiPharma’s listing in the pipeline of CF drug development reflects the progress and potential for its mucus altering and biofilm disruption alginate oligomer therapy.

Click here to find more information about the CFF interactive drug development pipeline.

Yngvar P. Berg, CEO; yngvar.berg@algipharma.com

May 4th 2016

AlgiPharma signs new license agreement with NTNU

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AlgiPharma signed a new license agreement securing exclusive the global rights for the OligoG patent portfolio from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) for all disease areas and medical applications, except non-inhalation treatment in oncology.

Yngvar P. Berg, CEO; yngvar.berg@algipharma.com

March 9, 2016

AlgiPharma granted Orphan Drug designation by FDA

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AlgiPharma was granted Orphan Drug designation by the FDA for its sodium alginate oligosaccharide, OligoG in the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF).

Yngvar P. Berg, CEO; yngvar.berg@algipharma.com

 

February 24, 2016