Hoth Therapeutics Receives Approval to Commence Cohort 2 in Clinical Trial of BioLexa for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Humans

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NEW YORK, NY October 12, 2020 / PR Newswire / Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. HOTH, a biopharmaceutical company, today announced that is has received Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) clearance to commence cohort 2 of the Phase 1 clinical trial of BioLexa Lotion for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in Australia. 

BioLexa Trial Design:

• Randomized, double-blind, parallel-design, placebo-controlled study.
• Cohort 2 includes adult patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.
• The primary goal of the study is to evaluate the safety and characterize pharmacokinetics of topical BioLexa Lotion. 
• Participants will be treated twice daily with topical application directly on skin for 14 days 
• Preliminary efficacy will also be investigated in the atopic dermatitis patient cohort, including change in atopic dermatitis extent of involvement and severity using EASI, SCORAD, IGA as well as patient-centric quality of life assessments.

“Receiving clearance for Cohort 2 is the next critical milestone in our Phase 1 clinical trial in Australia,” stated Robb Knie, Chairman and CEO of Hoth Therapeutics. “Management, our Board and scientific advisors believe that Hoth’s atopic dermatitis solution, BioLexa, represents a significant global opportunity and we look forward to advancing the treatment through the clinic.

The Company expects to start screening and enrolling the first subject(s) of Cohort 2 in October and report top-line data from in the first quarter of 2022. 

About BioLexa

BioLexa is a patented, proprietary antimicrobial topical formulation being developed for treatment of diseases mediated by Staphylococcal biofilms. Bacterial biofilms are specialized communities consisting of bacteria adhered to a surface (both biological and abiotic surfaces) and to other bacteria, and often with a protective extracellular matrix. Mature bacterial biofilms often result in chronic, recurrent infections that are difficult to treat due to the barrier effect of the biofilm that facilitates antibiotic resistance and avoiding immune system mechanisms. The BioLexa formulation is optimized to prevent Staphylococcal biofilm formation, keeping the bacteria in a more susceptible state to antimicrobial therapy. This novel mechanism of action has the potential to broadly treat clinical manifestations resulting from Staphylococcal biofilm formation.

About Hoth Therapeutics, Inc.

Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new generation therapies for unmet medical needs. Hoth's pipeline development is focused to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from indications including atopic dermatitis, skin toxicities associated with cancer therapy, chronic wounds, psoriasis, asthma, acne, mast-cell derived cancers & anaphylaxis and pneumonia. Hoth has also entered into two different agreements to further the development of two therapeutic prospects to prevent or treat COVID-19.  To learn more, please visit https://ir.hoththerapeutics.com/

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Contact

Investor Contact:
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Email: investorrelations@hoththerapeutics.com
www.hoththerapeutics.com
Phone: (678) 570-6791

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