Azitra Issued U.S. Patent No. 11,850,267 Titled "Methods And Compositions For Treating Skin Disease With Recombinant Microorganisms"
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Azitra, Inc. has been granted U.S. Patent No. 11,850,267 for a filaggrin-secreting strain of Staphylococcus epidermidis to treat ichthyosis vulgaris, a condition with no FDA-approved treatment affecting 1.3 million people in the U.S. This patent expands Azitra's IP for its precision dermatology platform, which includes metagenomics and engineered skin bacteria. The company now has 3 granted U.S. patents and several pending applications.
January 16, 2024 | 2:10 pm
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Azitra's newly issued patent for a skin disease treatment strengthens its IP and could enhance its market position in precision dermatology.
The issuance of a new patent typically provides a company with a competitive advantage and can lead to positive investor sentiment. Given that ichthyosis vulgaris has no FDA-approved treatments, this patent could be particularly significant for Azitra, potentially leading to increased investor interest and a positive short-term impact on the stock price.
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