Acer Therapeutics has been granted a patent for crystalline forms of emetine dihydrochloride, with processes of manufacture and methods of use. The patent claims a specific crystalline form of Compound I dihydrochloride. GlobalData’s report on Acer Therapeutics gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Crystalline form of emetine dihydrochloride

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Acer Therapeutics Inc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11884663B2) discloses a crystalline form of Compound I dihydrochloride, characterized by specific X-ray powder diffractograms. The patent claims various forms of the crystalline compound, each with distinct peaks in their diffractograms, such as Form 2, Form 4, Form 5, and Form 6. Additionally, the patent covers pharmaceutical compositions containing the crystalline form of Compound I dihydrochloride along with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and optionally, other therapeutic agents like antiparasitic agents, antibiotics, antiviral agents, or agents for controlling a cytokine storm.

Furthermore, the patent describes methods of treating viral infections, including Flavivirus infections like Zika virus, West Nile virus, and dengue virus, by administering the crystalline form of Compound I dihydrochloride. The methods also extend to treating viral infections caused by various viruses such as Ebola virus, HIV-1, influenza A virus, and coronaviruses like SARS-COV-2. Notably, the patent specifies treating diseases caused by SARS-COV-2, including COVID-19, in subjects who do not require hospitalization, with the crystalline form of Compound I dihydrochloride, potentially mitigating severe symptoms of Cytokine Release Syndrome. The patent's comprehensive coverage of crystalline forms, pharmaceutical compositions, and treatment methods underscores its potential significance in addressing a range of viral infections and diseases.

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