Hoth Therapeutics Expands Research Collaboration Agreement with Weill Cornell Medicine to Continue the Advancement of HT-003 for Acne Treatment Research
On January 28, 2021, Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (HOTH) announced an extension of its research collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine for HT-003, a novel treatment for acne. This one-year extension follows positive initial results from prior studies indicating HT-003's therapeutic effects on acne-related signaling pathways. The collaboration aims to further investigate HT-003's mechanism and safety in murine models. Dr. Jonathan Zippin will lead the research, underscoring the commitment to developing effective therapies for dermatological conditions.
- Extension of collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine for HT-003 enhances research credibility.
- Previous studies indicated positive therapeutic effects of HT-003 in acne treatment.
- Research will broaden to include safety studies in murine models.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOTH) ("HOTH" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company, today announced extending a research collaboration agreement with Weill Cornell Medicine to continue investigating the therapeutic mechanism of action and safety of HT-003, a novel retinoic acid metabolism blocking agent (RAMBA), for the treatment of acne. The 1-year agreement extension is based on positive results generated from the prior research agreement that support a therapeutic effect of HT-003 in key signaling pathways contributing to the development of acne.
The extended research collaboration will expand the scope of investigation to further understand the therapeutic mechanism of HT-003 for treatment of acne and other inflammatory skin diseases. The research will also explore safety of HT-003 in murine models. Dr. Jonathan Zippin, M.D., Ph.D., FAAD, Associate Professor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medicine and HOTH Senior Scientific Advisor, will be the Principal Investigator for the research collaboration.
Mr. Robb Knie, Chief Executive Officer of Hoth, commented, "We are very excited for the potential of HT-003 as an acne therapeutic based on the recent results generated by Dr. Jonathan Zippin and we are pleased to continue our collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine."
About Hoth Therapeutics, Inc.
Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new generation therapies for dermatological disorders. Hoth's pipeline has the potential to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from indications including atopic dermatitis, chronic wounds, psoriasis, asthma and acne and other immunological disorders. Hoth has also recently entered into two different agreements to further the development of two different therapeutic prospects to prevent or treat COVID-19. To learn more, please visit www.hoththerapeutics.com.
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