Starpharma creates slow release soluble DEP remdesivir nanoparticle

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Sep 01, 2020
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Starpharma (ASX: SPL, OTCQX: SPHRY) today announced it has applied its novel DEP® drug delivery technology to create a long‑acting, water soluble version of remdesivir. Remdesivir is an antiviral drug, currently being developed by Gilead to treat COVID-19 and has emergency use authorisation from the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalised with severe disease.