Cannabis Technologies Announces Glaucoma Therapy Entering Into Phase 1 Clinical Trials
June 24 2014 - 6:00AM
Marketwired
Cannabis Technologies Announces Glaucoma Therapy Entering Into
Phase 1 Clinical Trials
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jun 24, 2014) -
Cannabis Technologies Inc. (CSE:CAN)(OTCQB:CANLF) is pleased to
announce its first therapy, CT1-085, which is a topical formulation
containing a proprietary compound of cannabinoids and non-cannabis
based active ingredients for the treatment of Glaucoma.
Cannabis Technologies Inc. has identified our lead composition
(CTI 085) through 12 months of discovery and preclinical studies
that showed efficacy in lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in
animal models. Cannabinoids have IOP lowering effects, thus, they
have therapeutic potential in the treatment of glaucoma. Dr
Hossain, Chief Scientific Officer states, "Our objective was to
develop a safer; cannabis based topical anti-glaucoma formulation
without systemic side effects. We are pleased to have successfully
completed our pre-clinical trials which are in the process of the
clinical development of the formulation".
Craig Schneider, President & CEO states, "The successful
discovery & development of CTI-085 demonstrates to the market
that our proprietary Cannabinoid Drug Design Platform (CDP) can
successfully identify treatments within our proposed target areas.
We are looking forward to the continuation of expanding our product
pipeline through the utilization of our Platform Technology."
Ophthalmic Market
Ophthalmic Drugs Market (Dry eye, Anti-glaucoma, Anti-allergy/
inflammatory/ infective, Retinal Drugs) - the global ophthalmic
drugs market was valued at USD 16 billion in 2012 and is expected
to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2013 to 2018, to reach an estimated
value of USD 21.6 billion in 2018. Globally, the ophthalmic drugs
market is witnessing significant growth due to increasing
prevalence of eye disorders such as diabetic retinopathy and
macular degeneration. As a result, this market is expected to grow
at a CAGR of about 5.2% during 2013 - 2018. Some of the key driving
factors for the ophthalmic drugs market are rising prevalence of
global aging population, increasing government initiatives towards
healthcare infrastructure in developing countries (such as India
and China), technological changes in drug delivery technique, and
increasing prevalence of lifestyle associated diseases.
About Cannabis Technologies ("CTI")
CTI is a biopharmaceutical drug discovery and development
company uniquely focused on the pharmacology and therapeutic
potential of cannabinoids.
CTI is utilizing its proprietary "Cannabinoid Drug Design
Platform" to identify new bioactive compounds within the
marijuana plant that interact with certain genes responsible for
specific diseases.
Our extensive research and intellectual properties will
initially be focused on the development of several new cannabinoid
based treatments for Ophthalmic, Cancer & Angiogenesis, and
Inflammation, Pain.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Craig Schneider, President and CEO
For further information, please visit the company's website at
www.cannabis-tech.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements and
information based on current expectations. These statements should
not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements
to be materially different from those implied by such statements.
Although such statements are based on management's reasonable
assumptions, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will
prove to be correct. We assume no responsibility to update or
revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
Additionally, there are known and unknown risk factors which
could cause Cannabis Technologies actual results, performance or
achievements to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by the
forward-looking information contained herein.
All forward-looking information herein is qualified in its
entirety by this cautionary statement, and Cannabis Technologies
disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such
forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of
any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained
herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as
required by law.
These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the
possibility that clinical trials will not be successful, or be
completed, or confirm earlier clinical trial results, risks
associated with obtaining funding from third parties, risks related
to the timing and costs of clinical trials and the receipt of
regulatory approvals
NEITHER THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATIONS
SERVICES PROVIDER HAVE REVIEWED OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.
Cannabis Technologies Inc.Craig SchneiderPresident and Chief
Executive
Officer604.669.7207info@cannabis-tech.comwww.cannabistech.com
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