SinoFresh Nasal Spray Achieves Positive Results Against H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus in Initial Pilot Animal Study
24 November 2009 - 6:15AM
Marketwired
SinoFresh HealthCare, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SFSH) announced today the
successful results of its initial pilot animal study testing the
efficacy of the SinoFresh Nasal Spray product when used on animals
infected with the H1N1 ("swine flu") virus. The study data suggests
that treatment with SinoFresh allowed the infected animals to
recover more rapidly from H1N1 infection than did untreated
animals. In addition, pre-treatment with SinoFresh Nasal Spray
decreased the severity and/or incidence of infection.
Dr. Michael Stampar, D.O., Senior Medical Advisor to SinoFresh
HealthCare Products, stated, "We are very encouraged by this
initial study report and will continue to develop data to support
our belief that SinoFresh Nasal Spray, a broad-based antiseptic
solution, is an important component in protecting the health of
patients that are exposed to the H1N1 ('swine flu') virus."
The study, which was conducted by SRS International Corp. of
Falls Church, VA, was conducted over 14 days and was designed to
evaluate the severity of infection from H1N1 ("swine flu") virus in
the Cotton Rat animal model, a well accepted model for studying
human nasal and respiratory tract infection by viruses and other
microbial pathogens. In this study, the test animals were
inoculated with H1N1 and then received SinoFresh Nasal Spray in the
nose three times daily for 14 days.
The study evaluated the product's likelihood of efficacy in both
prevention and treatment. One group of animals was treated with
SinoFresh Nasal Spray prior to inoculation with H1N1 and a second
group was treated starting 15 minutes after inoculation with H1N1
while the remaining "control group" received no treatment during
the overall 14-day study period.
The Company has now also initiated a study to evaluate the
product's ability to reduce or eliminate viral shedding which is
the main method of transmission of the H1N1 flu virus. The active
phase of the additional study has been completed and is in the
laboratory for evaluation. Results are expected in the next few
weeks.
About SinoFresh(TM) HealthCare, Inc.
SinoFresh(TM) HealthCare, Inc. is a developer and marketer of
therapies to treat inflammatory and infectious diseases of the
upper respiratory system. The Company is researching broad-spectrum
antiseptic approaches to reducing viral, bacterial and fungal
organisms suspected of causing pathogenesis of the mouth nose and
throat. The Company holds certain patents and patent applications
on its innovative pharmaceutical technology and relies upon a panel
of medical experts and management team experienced in the
bio-pharmaceutical industry.
The Company's product, SinoFresh(TM) Nasal & Sinus Care, is
the only over-the-counter antiseptic nasal spray that kills
bacteria and fungi and viral pathogens in the throat and nasal
passages. The Company is also researching how antiseptic cleansing
may aid in alleviating sinus distress, a problem that affects many
Americans annually. More information is available at
www.sinofresh.com.
*SinoFresh(TM) is a trademark of SinoFresh HealthCare, Inc.
For further information company can be contacted at
888-460-4774, or on the web at www.sinofreshproducts.com, or by
email at customerservice@sinofreshproducts.com.
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December 31, 2006 (file No.49764). The Company's actual results
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Contact: SinoFresh 888-460-4774 www.sinofreshproducts.com
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