AB Science SA has announced that the United States Patent Office has formally granted a patent for the use of masitinib in the treatment of sickle cell disease, with protection extending until November 2040. The patent covers methods of treating sickle cell disease based on preclinical data. This move strengthens the intellectual property position of masitinib for an additional indication with high unmet medical need. The company’s phase 2 clinical development of masitinib in sickle cell disease, which aims to demonstrate efficacy in treating acute and chronic complications, is fully funded.
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