Abstract:
Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of innovative nanomaterial products, announced that it is planning to conduct new preclinical testing of its drug candidate, RenaZorb. The test will use an animal model directly comparing RenaZorb with existing and proposed drugs for phosphate control in patients with End Stage Renal Disease undergoing dialysis. The testing is expected to be initiated within 30 to 45 days. The company also announced that it plans to file an IND application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.