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SAB Biotherapeutics Presents Positive Phase 1 and 2a Data for SAB-176 Influenza Immunotherapy at ISIRV-AVG Conference
First fully-human multi-epitope binding broadly neutralizing immunoglobulin antibody therapeutic being developed for treatment of high-risk patients
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[{"type":"text","content":"First fully-human multi-epitope binding broadly neutralizing immunoglobulin antibody therapeutic being developed for treatment of high-risk patients demonstrates safety and efficacy in Phase 1 and 2a Trials SAB-176 and oseltamivir combination therapy shows promising results in preclinical studies SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics (Nasdaq: SABS), (SAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a novel immunotherapy platform that produces specifically targeted, high-potency, fully-human immunoglobulin (hIgG,) antibodies, also known as fully-human polyclonal antibodies, without the need for human donors, today announced the presentation of positive safety and efficacy data from Phase 1 and 2a clinical trials of its influenza immunotherapy, SAB-176 at the AVG conference, which is hosted by the International Society for Influenza and other Respiratory Virus Diseases (ISIRV) in Seattle, Wash. SAB-176 is a fully-human, broadly neutralizing immunoglobulin antibody therapeutic designed to prevent or reduce severe outcomes of Type A and Type B influenza infection in patients at high risk for severe complications, including in patients who are immunocompromised. It has recently received both Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track Designation from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Taking place from May 3-5, 2023, the ISIRV-AVG conference is a premier international forum for influenza research, attracting leading experts in the field from around the world. SAB will conduct an oral presentation, titled “Safety and efficacy results from Phase 1 and 2a trials using an anti-Type A and B influenza immunotherapeutic,” on Thursday, May 4, at 11:20 AM PT. The presentation will be given by Thomas Luke, MD, Sr. Vice President, Research. \"We are excited to present the latest positive findings on SAB-176 at the highly regarded ISIRV-AVG conference,\" said Eddie Sullivan, co-founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of SAB Biotherapeutics. \"Our innovative platform has demonstrated promising safety and efficacy results in preclinical and clinical studies, paving the way for a potential paradigm shift in influenza management, particularly among the most vulnerable populations. Following Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations granted by the FDA in April, we couldn't think of a be...