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Cocrystal Pharma's Norovirus Antiviral CDI-988 Shows Potent Activity Against Emerging GII.17 Variants
Cocrystal Pharma, Inc.
- CDI-988 demonstrated potent binding to conserved region of GII.17 protease, comparable to activity against GII.4 variants.
- Company plans to initiate a human norovirus challenge study in 2025 for prevention and treatment.
- Phase 1 study showed favorable safety and tolerability of CDI-988 in healthy adults.
- Norovirus causes ~685 million cases and ~50,000 child deaths annually with $60B societal cost.
- No approved antiviral treatments or vaccines for norovirus exist.