Vaccine Efficacy

Epiphany Biosciences Reports Initiation and Enrollment in Valomaciclovir Study for Shingles

Published in Vaccine Weekly, November 21st, 2007

Epiphany Biosciences announced that the first patient was enrolled in a Phase 2b clinical trial with valomaciclovir (EPB-348) for the treatment of herpes zoster, also known as shingles. Valomaciclovir is a highly potent anti-viral with enhanced delivery and bioavailability.

"The initiation of this dose-finding study is an important milestone in our development of valomaciclovir," said Fred Volinsky, MD, Chief Executive Officer. "Shingles, especially in the elderly population, can pose a serious threat to quality of life. Despite the approval of the adult zoster vaccine, we believe that the potential market for effective zoster medications will double in size based on...

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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2007-11-21)

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