La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Sept. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland (6 September 2013): Rhizen Pharmaceuticals S.A. announces a scientific poster presentation on the pre-clinical characterization of its lead calcium release activated channel (CRAC) inhibitor, RP3128, for the treatment of respiratory disorders and an oral presentation on the pharmacological profile of its novel, dual Phosphoinositide-3 kinase (PI3K) delta/gamma inhibitor, RP6503, in the pulmonary disease systems, at the European Respiratory Society Annual Congress (ERS), to be held from 7-11 September 2013, at Barcelona, Spain.
RP6503 is a novel, potent and selective inhibitor of the delta and gamma isoforms of PI3K. It is to be delivered via the inhalation route and has a long duration of action along with excellent PI3K isoform selectivity, which is expected to result in better safety. RP3128 has been optimized with high potency for CRAC channel inhibition, selectivity over the other voltage gated channels and excellent oral bioavailability. Rhizen intends to move both these compounds to the clinic in 2014.
Details of the presentations:
1. Abstract of the Poster Presentation: "Pre-clinical characterization of RP3128, a novel and potent CRAC channel inhibitor for the treatment of respiratory disorders"
- Time and Location- 8 September 2013 between 14.45-16.45 in Room 3.6, at Poster Discussion: New drugs in respiratory medicine, at FIRA BARCELONA, Convention Centre de Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
2. Abstract of Oral Presentation: "In vitro and in vivo pharmacological profile of RP6503, a novel dual PI3K delta/gamma inhibitor, in pulmonary disease systems"
- Time and Location- 11 September 2013 at 8.45 in Room 3.9; Session 8.30-10.30, at the Oral Presentation: Emerging new targets for the treatment of respiratory diseases, at FIRA BARCELONA, Convention Centre de Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
About Rhizen Pharmaceuticals SA:
Rhizen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics targeted to treat cancer, immune and metabolic disorders. For additional information, please visit Rhizen's website (www.rhizen.com).