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CNS, WPD Pharma to Develop Coronavirus Candidates

To develop several preclinical drug candidates including WP1122, which is being tested on a range of viruses including coronavirus

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By: Kristin Brooks

Managing Editor, Contract Pharma

CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has entered into an agreement with WPD Pharmaceuticals Inc. for the development of several preclinical drug candidates including WP1122, which is being tested on a range of viruses including the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. WPD previously licensed rights to a portfolio of drug candidates, including WP1122, from Moleculin Biotech, Inc. for certain territories. WP1122 is a prodrug of 2-DG (2-deoxy-D-glucose) that, based on recent preclinical data, appears to overcome 2-DG&#...

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