SHANGHAI, China, July 04, 2022 - Ping An-Shionogi Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shanghai, China; Chairman and CEO: Tatsumori Yoshida, hereafter "Ping An-Shionogi") today announced the initiation of submitting the preparation materials for the new drug application of S-217622, an orally administered antiviral drug for COVID-19 to the Center for Drug Evaluation, NMPA (hereafter "CDE").
Prior to the formal submission of the new drug application, Ping An-Shionogi has submitted a communication meeting application to the CDE to facilitate the new drug application process.
S-217622 is an oral antiviral agent administered once daily for 5 days that is capable of suppressing the growth of SARS-CoV-2 by selectively inhibiting the 3CL protease. So far, S-217622 has shown the ability to rapidly reduce viral load. It is expected to contribute to the COVID-19 treatment in China after approval.
Ping An-Shionogi will continue to strive to contribute to society by providing S-217622 to fight against COVID-19.
About S-217622
S-217622, a therapeutic drug for COVID-19, is a 3CL protease inhibitor created through joint research between Hokkaido University (Japan) and Shionogi & Co., Ltd (Osaka, Japan). SARS-CoV-2 has an enzyme called 3CL protease, which is essential for the replication of the virus. S-217622 suppresses the replication of SARS-CoV-2 by selectively inhibiting 3CL protease. Currently the Phase 3 part of a Phase 2/3 clinical trial in patients with mild/moderate symptoms and the Phase 2b/3 part in patients with asymptomatic/only mild symptoms are in progress.
Forward-Looking Statements
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