Kiora Pharma Snags Orphan Drug Tag For Inherited Genetic Eye Disease Candidate


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  • The FDA has granted Orphan Drug designation to Kiora Pharmaceuticals Inc's (NASDAQ:KPRX) KIO-301 for Retinitis Pigmentosa.
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa is an inherited genetic eye disease that can lead to severe vision loss due to rods and cones degeneration.
  • Kiora expects to initiate clinical trials of KIO-301 in Q3 2022. 
  • The Company plans to begin a Phase 1b clinical trial in Australia later this year before initiating more extensive studies in the U.S. and worldwide.
  • KIO-301 (benzyl ethyl aminoazobenzene quaternary ammonium) is a visible light-sensitive small molecule that acts as a reversible 'photoswitch,' specifically designed to restore the eyes' ability to perceive and interpret light in visually impaired patients. 
  • Price Action: KPRX shares are down 10.4% at $0.70 during the market session on the last check Friday.

20-Year Pro Trader Reveals His "MoneyLine"

Ditch your indicators and use the "MoneyLine." A simple line tells you when to buy and sell without the guesswork. It’s a line on a chart that’s helped Nic Chahine win 83% of his options buys. Here's how he does it.


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