Hepion Pharmaceuticals Announces Preclinical Data Supporting Novel Two-Pronged Approach to Treating COVID-19 with CRV431
Positive CRV431 Data in Models of Acute Pulmonary Injury and SARS-CoV-2 Viral Replication -
- CRV431 attenuated lung inflammation and damage similar to or better than dexamethasone, including reductions in neutrophils and IL-6
- CRV431 decreased SARS-CoV-2 replication and production of infectious virus in vitro
- CRV431 may offer opportunity to treat both viral infection and lung inflammation in COVID-19