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Hoth Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH) shares jumped 8% in pre-market trading after the company announced it secured a new patent in China for its novel cancer-targeting technology. The patent covers a splice-switching oligonucleotide platform designed to induce apoptosis in mast cells.
"This patent is a critical step in protecting our intellectual property in one of the world's largest pharmaceutical markets," said Robb Knie, CEO of Hoth Therapeutics. "It strengthens our position as we advance our pipeline of innovative therapies for patients with unmet medical needs."
The technology, titled "Targeting Kit with Splice Switching Oligonucleotides to Induce Apoptosis of Mast Cells," selectively targets and shuts down the reproduction of cancer cells. This approach has the potential to be a platform technology for various cancer types where mast cells play a role. The patent was granted by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).
The patent grant in China is a significant milestone for Hoth Therapeutics, providing a long-term competitive advantage and enhancing the company's value proposition for potential investors and partners. The company's focus will now likely turn to leveraging this intellectual property to explore licensing or partnership opportunities in the region, with an eye on future clinical development and commercialization.
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