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Ceragenix Contact Lens Disinfectant Solution Demonstrates Potent Activity Against Bacteria and Fungi.


New In Vitro in vitro /in vi·tro/ (in ve´tro) [L.] within a glass; observable in a test tube; in an artificial environment.

in vi·tro
adj.
In an artificial environment outside a living organism.
 Data Presented at International Ophthalmic Conference

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:CGXP), a biopharmaceutical company focused on infectious disease Infectious disease

A pathological condition spread among biological species. Infectious diseases, although varied in their effects, are always associated with viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, multicellular parasites and aberrant proteins known as prions.
 and dermatology dermatology (dûrmətŏl`əjē), branch of medicine concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin. , today announced that Dr. Paul B. Savage, a Reed M. Izatt Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Brigham Young University Brigham Young University, at Provo, Utah; Latter-Day Saints; coeducational; opened as an academy in 1875 and became a university in 1903. It is noted for its law and business schools.  (BYU BYU Brigham Young University
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BYU Bayreuth, Germany - Bindlacher Berg (Airport Code)
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), presented data on the use of Ceragenins[TM] for ophthalmic applications at the 1st Asia-ARVO meeting organized by the Singapore Eye Research Institute on March 2, 2007 in Singapore.

The in vitro data presented at the conference demonstrated that:
        1) A developmental Ceragenin-based contact lens disinfectant
           solution was able to virtually eradicate within 1.5 hours,
           all five strains of bacteria and fungi, according to the
           test specified under the FDA's guidance document for
           approval of contact lens disinfectant solutions - also
           known as the "stand-alone" test.

        2) When the Ceragenin-based contact lens disinfectant solution
           was compared to the two leading brands on the market in its
           ability to kill a strain of the fungal pathogen fusarium
           solani, the Ceragenin solution showed a 4.19 log reduction
           (the limit of detection) at 1.5 hours of soaking versus
           0.48 and 0.26 log reductions for the two leading brands.
           At six hours, the two comparators achieved log reductions
           of 3.07 and 0.83 log reductions, while the Ceragenin
           solution had completely killed the fungus by 1.5 hours.
           A 1.0 log reduction is equal to a 90% kill, leaving 10% of
           the fungi still viable. A 4.0 log reduction is equal to a
           99.99% kill (the limit of detection in this test was 4.19
           log which the Ceragenin solution achieved). The fungal
           pathogen fusarium solani was the organism responsible for
           last year's worldwide outbreak of eye infections that
           resulted in a voluntary recall of a leading brand of
           contact lens disinfectant solution.

        3) When tested against a strain of fungal biofilm (candida),
           the Ceragenin solution was able to virtually eradicate the
           biofilm within six hours (a 6.0 log reduction), while two
           of the three leading commercial brands tested in the same
           test achieved log reductions of under 1.0 log and the third
           achieved a log reduction of under 2.0 logs. Biofilms are
           slime like aggregations of bacteria or fungi and are known
           to be far more difficult to eradicate than free living
           bacteria or fungi.


In his presentation, Dr. Savage identified three areas of potential use of Ceragenins in ophthalmology ophthalmology (ŏf'thălmŏl`əjē), branch of medicine specializing in the anatomy, function and diseases of the eye. Ophthalmologists specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders, vision measurements for :
        1) use in contact lens disinfectant solution to provide
           optimal protection against bacterial and fungal pathogens;
        2) use to treat contact lens storage cases to help prevent the
           growth of biofilms on storage containers (as a potential
           reservoir for infection); and
        3) use to treat disposable contact lenses and intraocular
           lenses to provide an anti-infective surface on the lens
           material to help reduce the risk of infection.


Steven S. Porter, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Ceragenix, stated, "We are encouraged by the results of the recent testing carried out by independent laboratories which have shown this excellent activity against ocular ocular /oc·u·lar/ (ok´u-lar)
1. of, pertaining to, or affecting the eye.

2. eyepiece.


oc·u·lar
adj.
1. Of or relating to the eye or the sense of sight.
 pathogens. The worldwide market for contact lens contact lens, thin plastic lens worn between the eye and eyelid that may be used instead of eyeglasses. Actors, models, and others wear them for appearance, and athletes use them for safety and convenience.  disinfectant solutions is in excess of $1 billion annually and if further studies show similar effectiveness, we believe a Ceragenin-based contact lens disinfectant solution may help reduce the risk of infection among contact lens wearers. Encouraged by these results, we plan to seek a partner to assist in further testing and commercialize this opportunity in ophthalmology."

Any ophthalmolic application of Ceragenin-based solution or products will require approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
n.pr a unit of the Public Health Service created to protect the health of the nation against impure and unsafe foods, drugs, and cosmetics.
 (FDA FDA
abbr.
Food and Drug Administration


FDA,
n.pr See Food and Drug Administration.

FDA,
n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration.
). Ceragenix has not yet filed an application with the FDA seeking clearance to market any ophthalmolic products.

About Ceragenix

Ceragenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes novel anti-infective drugs based on its proprietary class of compounds, Ceragenins (or CSAs). Active against a broad range of gram positive and negative bacteria, these agents are being developed as anti-infective medical device coatings and as therapeutics for antibiotic-resistant organisms. Ceragenix also owns exclusive rights to Barrier Repair Technology for the treatment of dermatological dermatological, dermatologic

pertaining to dermatology; of or affecting the skin.
 disorders including atopic dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis Definition

Eczema is a general term used to describe a variety of conditions that cause an itchy, inflamed skin rash. Atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, is a non-contagious disorder characterized by chronically inflamed skin and
, neonatal skin disorders and others. Ceragenix's patented Barrier Repair Technology, invented by Dr. Peter Elias Professor Peter Elias (Brunswick, November 26, 1923 - December 7, 2001) was a pioneer in the field of information theory. He was a member of the MIT faculty from 1953 to 1991

In 1955, Elias introduced convolutional codes as an alternative to block codes.
 and licensed from the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). , is the platform for the development of two prescription topical creams--EpiCeram[TM] and NeoCeram[TM]. For additional information on Ceragenix, please visit www.ceragenix.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 for forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the ability of the company to raise sufficient capital to finance its planned activities; the ability of the Company to satisfy its outstanding convertible debt obligations; receiving the necessary marketing clearance approvals from the United States Food and Drug Administration; successful clinical trials of the company's planned products including; the ability to enroll the studies in a timely manner, patient compliance with the study protocol, a sufficient number of patients completing the studies; the ability of the company to commercialize its planned products; the ability of the company to consummate a favorable marketing agreement with a partner to market EpiCeram[TM]; market acceptance of the company's planned products, the company's ability to successfully develop its licensed compounds, alone or in cooperation with others, into commercial products, the ability of the company to successfully prosecute and protect its intellectual property, and the company's ability to hire, manage and retain qualified personnel. The aforementioned factors do not represent an all inclusive list. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In particular, important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company's forward-looking statements include general economic factors, business strategies, the state of capital markets, regulatory conditions, and other factors not currently known to the company, may be significant, now or in the future, and these factors may affect the company to a greater extent than indicated. All forward-looking statements attributable to the company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth in this press release and in other documents that the company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB and Current Reports on Form 8-KSB to be filed in 2007. Except as required by law, the company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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