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Novel therapeutics target Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s
Avast Therapeutics (University of Kentucky)
Novel neuroprotective and restorative peptides that possess unique mitochondrial bioactivity offer the promise of restoring function and preventing further damage caused by neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
ProGel delivers meds for long-term local effect
Ensign Pharmaceutical (University of Nebraska Medical Center)
ProGel is a platform technology with a diverse spectrum of drug payloads, such as steroids, statins, antioxidants, opioids, chemotherapeutics, and hormones. Ensign Pharmaceutical’s initial product focuses on managing osteoarthritis pain, incorporating a potent steroid, dexamethasone, into the formulation.