TORONTO, Feb. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arch Biopartners Inc., (“Arch” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: ARCH and OTCQB: ACHFF), today announced that the National Research Council – Industrial Research Assistance Program (“NRC-IRAP”) has approved funding totaling $200,000 for Arch scientists to further develop the Metablok (LSALT peptide) program. Metablok is the Company’s lead drug candidate for treating acute kidney injury and other organs damaged by inflammation.
The NRC-IRAP funds will be used to advance the drug library that is now emerging at Arch as a result of the initial development of Metablok.
About Arch Biopartners
Arch Biopartners Inc. is focused on the development of innovative technologies that have the potential to make a significant medical or commercial impact. Arch has established a diverse portfolio that includes Metablok, a potential treatment for inflammation, sepsis and cancer metastasis; AB569, a potential new treatment for antibiotic resistant bacterial infections in the lung, urinary tract or wounds; and, ‘Borg’ peptide coatings that increase corrosion resistance and decrease bacterial biofilm on various medical grade metals and plastics.
For more information on Arch Biopartners, its technologies and other public documents Arch has filed on SEDAR, please visit www.archbiopartners.com
The Company has 58,532,302 common shares outstanding.
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