Sorrento Announces Publication of Data in Cell Press Journal Med Describing Discovery and Preclinical Efficacy of a Broadly-Acting SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibody Administered IV (STI-9167) or IN (STI-9199)
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:SRNE, “Sorrento”) today announced publication in the Cell Press journal Med of data detailing work relating to the discovery and preclinical profiling of STI-9167 neutralizing antibody activity against a broad collection of SARS-CoV-2 variants, including select Omicron subvariants. Protection from Omicron-related disease in vivo in a preclinical challenge model was observed following administration of STI-9167 by the intravenous (IV) route or following administration by the intranasal (IN) route using an intranasal formulation of STI-9167 antibody, termed STI-9199.