Exsulin Corporation Announces Publication of Phase 2 Trial Results for Novel Islet Regeneration Treatment in Type 1 & Type ...( ...),Health

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Exsulin Corporation today announced milestones achieved and immediate plans to move forward as a well supported Minnesota-based company dedicated to the development of regeneration therapies for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Exsulin's focus is on development of a drug with potential to become a breakthrough therapy for patients suffering from type 1 (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Phase II human clinical trial data of Exsulin(TM) (INGAP peptide), a peptide drug product aimed at restoring the ability of the pancreas to produce insulin normally in people with diabetes mellitus, have just been published online by Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews.

Exsulin Corporation, founded by diabetes industry professionals, is supported by a proven clinical, development and regulatory management team and is advised by globally recognized diabetes experts. To follow on and support the results documented in the recent trial data publication, Exsulin has received clearances for a trial in patients with established (not newly diagnosed) T1DM, a population subset with no other currently active clinical trials. Other milestones achieved by Exsulin include reformulation and procurement of drug product, support of key independent laboratory research, and securing regulatory authorization to initiate a new clinical trial.

"Since the landmark discovery of insulin in 1921, only incremental progress has been made in insulin therapy, which remains difficult and hazardous - particularly for people with T1DM," said G. Alexander Fleming, MD, founder and chairman, Exsulin Corporation. "These study results are very encouraging that Exsulin therapy could restore normal insulin secretion, which would allow insulin dependent T1DM and T2DM patients to achieve normal glucose control while decreasing or ending their dependence on insulin treatme
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