RE: AGM Notes30 Jun 2023 19:32
Doc83 & Wigster77
Excellent recall of the ‘rumble in the jungle’ which was certainly tetchy at times.
On the few points you raise about any further info would be welcomed here’s my take:
1) Sprinter endpoints, they stated the ‘Discharge from hospital’ was required by the regulators.
2) Test sets for the new company sponsored Phase2 trials, question was asked is Thermo Fisher going to be used, they stated no, they were going to use tests/assays developed by Casanova but manufactured by a company they refused to name. They stated the test kits were not generally available.
I took this to mean that it was a small run of test kits being supplied to Synairgen for their required purpose.
To this end Synairgen need/see these kits are what they require and the Manufacturer (licensed Casanova IP manufacturer) require in field use.
Over a long period it appeared that Casanova’s work on autoantibodies and Synairgen’s SNG001 had mutual benefits for both.
Furthermore, it was mentioned bio markers would be utilised along with high viral load readings. RM went on to say that high viral load readings don’t in themselves necessarily mean that the patients own INF response is lacking but it gives a marker to test further for those whose INF response is not as it should be, that’s likely where they’ll step in with SNG001 intervention.
3) Regarding patents 6years 8months remaining which I mentioned albeit this can be extended via a SPC (supplementary protection certificate) but does require authorisation in each territory that it’s applied for.
RM then replied for biologics they can apply for Governmental exclusivity which can protect for up to 10-12 years for the U.S and up to 8years in other jurisdictions.
In the post AGM chat I asked RM wouldn’t it be preferable to have the SPC protection as opposed to Governmental exclusivity. He replied if there was only one choice between the two he would choose exclusivity. As there is always a risk of having to fight the infringement risk.
I must admit I’d never heard of GE for biologics previously but to be fair I’ve never looked :).
4) For some reason I had the number 90 for trial participants but couldn’t swear on it so will bow to the info you heard.
My feelings regarding AGM, I was full of apprehension travelling up to the venue as I didn’t know what to expect or even if there’d be a Q&A session. I feel it was a good session that allowed attendees feeling/thoughts to be aired. Overall I remain on the median line, neither negative or overly positive. I do however feel they have a plan going forward which on the face of it looks positive.
Last years AGM whilst positive with PT’s here we go, with hindsight I feel we were looking for anything to cling onto post that dreadful day in February, probably the same for the BOD too.
It was great to meet up again, pub gathering with both of you and other attendees was enjoyable and useful for exploring and exch