Item 8.01 Other Events
Viral Genetics, Inc., is updating with this report information on proposed development activity for VGV-1, its HIV/ AIDS drug therapy, over the next 18 months.
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Milestone | Time to Complete | Cost | Targeted Result |
Complete characterization, in vitro activity studies, dose-response studies. | 3-9 months | $500,000* | —Establish: Identity of proteins mechanism, dosing —Significant publication(s) —Possible other uses of compound |
Seek from FDA Approved IND | 3-6 months | $150,000** | —FDA approved Phase 1 / 2a clinical trial —Publication |
Complete FDA Phase 1 / 2a clinical trial*** | 12-18 months | $1,200,000 to $3,000,000 | —Move to 2nd Phase 2 study along fast-track —Corporate partner |
*Excluding overhead and administrative expenses.
**Possible repeat of toxicology studies required if new formulation of compound – $250,000 prior to initiation of FDA trial.
***Grant funding may be available for this milestone including public and private sources.
The foregoing merely represents Viral Genetics current plan and objectives, and there is no assurance these objectives will be accomplished or accomplished in the time frames indicated. The ability of Viral Genetics to accomplish any of the foregoing objectives is dependent on its ability to obtain additional funding through debt or equity financings, Viral Genetics does not have commitments for any financing at this time, and there is no assurance it will obtain any of the financing needed to pursue the plan outlined above. Furthermore, there are additional factors beyond the control of Viral Genetics that could affect its plans and objectives, including, but not limited to, the need for regulatory action and approvals to pursue development and testing activities in the United States.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: February 9, 2007 | By: | /s/ Haig Keledjian | |
| | Haig Keledjian, President | |
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