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BioBlast Pharma (ORPN) Announces Results from PK Study of IV Trehalose; Linearity Noted

October 24, 2016 6:29 AM EDT

Bioblast Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: ORPN) announced results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled pharmacokinetic (PK) study of intravenous (IV) trehalose 90mg/mL in healthy volunteers.

The primary objective of the study was to establish safety and tolerability of escalating doses of trehalose. The secondary objectives were to determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) and pharmacokinetics of escalating doses of trehalose.

The key findings of the study that was conducted in 24 healthy volunteers include:

The MTD was determined to be 54 grams (g) administered IV over 60 minutes,... More