N4P has announced that Nuvec® loaded with coronavirus plasmid has successfully transfected Human Embryonic Kidney (“HEK”) cells in vitro and induced an expression of the spike protein in the cells.
This successful outcome for the second stage of the Group’s three stage plan for its COVID-19 proof of concept (‘POC’) research project being undertaken with contract research organisation (‘CRO’) Evotec International GmbH (“Evotec”), means that it will now move into its third stage being a pre in vivo study to demonstrate expression of the spike protein in targets cells in a murine target.
Positive Covid-19 In Vitro Study Results
A successful outcome here will help determine N4P’s future work streams in this area, specifically the potential for a full in vivo study, while also providing the foundation for proposed collaborations with appropriate partners interested in utilising any advantages the Nuvec® delivery system might offer.
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