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Soligenix obtains exclusive option for Phase 2/3-ready topical Pentoxifylline in Behçet's Disease
SOLIGENIX, INC.
- Exclusive option agreement with Silk Road Therapeutics to acquire topical Pentoxifylline for mucocutaneous ulcers in Behçet's Disease.
- BD affects ~18,000 US, 80,000 EU patients; orphan disease with no cure, current treatments limited.
- Phase 2 trial showed 83% of PTX patients had ulcer shrinkage by Day 2 vs 19% colchicine (p<0.0001).
- By Day 4, 72% on PTX had undetectable ulcer vs 29% colchicine; no serious adverse events.
- Program is Phase 2/3-ready; Soligenix plans FDA discussions on trial design.