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Elevai Biosciences, a Subsidiary of Elevai Labs Inc., Expands Patent Portfolio with Two New Filings for EL-22 in Muscle Loss Treatment for Obese Patients, Including GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Combinations
Filed two patent applications for lead candidate EL-22, covering muscle loss in obese patients as a monotherapy and in combination with GLP-1 receptor
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[{"type":"text","content":"Filed two patent applications for lead candidate EL-22, covering muscle loss in obese patients as a monotherapy and in combination with GLP-1 receptor agonistsElevai Biosciences patent portfolio now includes 4 patent applications and 5 issued patents that provide adequate protection in focus markets NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elevai Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELAB) (\"Elevai\" or the \"Company\"), a leader in medical aesthetics, today announced the filing of two novel patent applications for its lead candidate, EL-22, aimed at treating muscle loss in obese patients. These patent applications cover both standalone and combination therapies using EL-22 alongside GLP-1 receptor agonists, marking a significant advancement in obesity treatment. The newly filed patent applications support the development of EL-22, an engineered probiotic expressing myostatin, designed to revolutionize obesity care by preserving muscle mass while reducing fat mass. EL-22 has successfully completed a Phase 1 clinical trial in South Korea, demonstrating safety and tolerability in healthy volunteers. Elevai now plans to assess the efficacy of EL-22 in combination with leading weight-loss therapies to address muscle wasting—a common side effect of GLP-1 medications—while promoting fat loss. “While GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® dominate the obesity market, a critical gap remains in preserving lean muscle mass during weight loss,” said Deniel Mero, Co-Founder of Elevai Biosciences. “Muscle mass is vital for metabolism, strength, and overall mobility, and our patented EL-22 technology aims to address this unmet need with a first-in-class approach leveraging myostatin inhibition and oral delivery.” The first patent application, titled “Fusion Protein of MYO-2 for Use in Treating Muscle Loss in Obese Patients” (Patent Application Serial No. 18/895,501), focuses on EL-22 as a monotherapy for treating muscle loss in obese patients. The second patent application, “Combination Therapy of a Fusion Protein of MYO-2 with a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist for Treating Muscle Loss in Obese Patients” (Patent Application Serial No. 18/895,519), covers the use of EL-22 in combination with GLP-1 receptor agonists, enhancing the benefits of current weight-loss drugs by preserving muscle mass. These patent applications strengthen Ele...