Englewood Cliffs NJ, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
- Silo and University of Maryland, Baltimore extend Option agreement
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease in which autoimmune attack leads to joint inflammation, deformities and disability
Silo Pharma, Inc. (OTC QB: SILO), a developmental stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has extended its exclusive option agreement with the University of Maryland, Baltimore to explore a novel invention generally known as “Joint-homing peptides for use in the investigation and treatment of arthritogenic processes.”
“This extended option gives Silo further evaluation period to access this unique and potentially vital therapeutic that can also act as a drug delivery platform,” stated Eric Weisblum, Chairman and CEO of Silo Pharma. “The ability to deliver traditional therapeutics, psilocybin or other psychedelic drugs directly to targeted areas of the body with this technology could be revolutionary by increasing the efficacy of the treatment while reducing toxicity and the amount of medication needed.”
About Silo Pharma
Silo Pharma is a development stage biopharmaceutical company focused on merging traditional therapeutics with psychedelic research for people suffering from indications such as depression, PTSD, Parkinson’s, and other rare neurological disorders. Silo’s mission is to identify assets to license and fund the research which we believe will be transformative to the well-being of patients and the health care industry. For more information, visit www.silopharma.com.
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