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Dara BioSciences KRN5500 shows positive data in cancer treatment

KRN5500 is a non-narcotic, non-opioid, analgesic agent produced by Streptomyces alanosinicus.

According to the Phase II, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, dose escalation study, KRN5500 showed significant improvement in the relief of neuropathic pain as compared to placebo.

About 50% of KRN5500 patients achieved greater than or equal to 30% improvement in pain intensity compared to 14% of placebo patients.

The data has been published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.