Hoth Therapeutics Announces Positive Preclinical Results for Novel COVID-19 Therapeutic

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Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH) announced positive in vitro results for its lead peptide candidate HT-002, aimed at treating COVID-19. The study demonstrated that HT-002 inhibited 50% of the cytopathic effect of SARS-CoV-2 at an effective concentration (EC₅₀) of 61.7 µM, with no observed cytotoxicity at concentrations up to 200 µM. Hoth plans further preclinical animal studies to explore the therapeutic potential and administration routes for HT-002, indicating a promising step in combating COVID-19.

Positive

• HT-002 demonstrated antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 with an EC₅₀ of 61.7 µM.
• No cytotoxicity was noted at concentrations up to 200 µM, indicating safety.
• Plans for further preclinical studies to investigate therapeutic potential and administration routes.

Negative

• None.

NEW YORK, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH), a biopharmaceutical company, today announced new in vitro data demonstrating SARS-CoV-2 antiviral activity for its lead peptide candidate for HT-002, a novel therapeutic targeted for the treatment of COVID-19. The data was generated in collaboration with Dr. Michael Peters, Hoth Scientific Advisory Board Member and Professor of Chemical and Life Science Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University.

The in vitro study was conducted using a standard cytoprotection assay with live SARS-CoV-2 virus (strain USA-WA1/2020 World Reference Center for Emerging Viruses and Arboviruses, WRCEVA) and tested in Vero E6 cells using serial dilutions of the novel peptide. The lead HT-002 peptide candidate was shown to inhibit 50% of the cytopathic effect (CPE) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at 61.7 µM (the EC₅₀). Further, no cytotoxicity was demonstrated at concentrations of up to 200 µM of the peptide, supporting that this lead peptide has the potential to be a promising novel therapeutic for the treatment of COVID-19.

"We are encouraged by these extremely positive in vitro results supporting that HT-002's novel peptide could provide substantial antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2," stated Dr. Stefanie Johns, Chief Scientific Officer of Hoth Therapeutics. "This data supports that HT-002 has the potential to be developed as a novel therapeutic to both prevent and treat COVID-19."

Hoth plans to pursue further preclinical animal studies to support the therapeutic potential of the lead peptide and investigate route of administration.

About Hoth Therapeutics, Inc.
Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new generation therapies for unmet medical needs. Hoth's pipeline development is focused to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from indications including atopic dermatitis, skin toxicities associated with cancer therapy, chronic wounds, psoriasis, asthma, acne, mast-cell derived cancers & anaphylaxis and pneumonia. Hoth has also entered into two different agreements to further the development of two therapeutic prospects to prevent or treat COVID-19. To learn more, please visit https://ir.hoththerapeutics.com/.

Forward-Looking Statement
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FAQ

What are the recent results for Hoth Therapeutics' lead candidate HTH-002?

Hoth Therapeutics reported that HT-002 showed antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2, inhibiting 50% of the virus's cytopathic effect with an EC₅₀ of 61.7 µM.

What is the next step for Hoth Therapeutics after the HT-002 results?

Hoth plans to conduct further preclinical animal studies to assess the therapeutic potential and explore routes of administration for HT-002.

When was the press release about Hoth Therapeutics' HT-002 published?

The press release was published on March 23, 2021.

How does Hoth Therapeutics' HT-002 work against COVID-19?

HT-002 works by inhibiting the cytopathic effect of SARS-CoV-2, thus showcasing potential as a therapeutic agent against COVID-19.