ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: RGRX) (“the Company” or “RegeneRx”) today announced that it has received a patent in Mexico for the treatment of dry eye syndrome and glaucoma, among other medical indications, using Thymosin beta 4 (Tβ4), or its isoforms and fragments, derivatives and analogs. The patent is projected to expire in July 2026. The Company has similar issued patents or pending applications in major countries throughout the world.
About RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (www.regenerx.com)
RegeneRx is focused on the development of a novel therapeutic peptide, Thymosin beta 4, for tissue and organ protection, repair and regeneration. RegeneRx currently has three drug candidates in clinical development for ophthalmic, cardiac and dermal indications, two strategic licensing agreements in China and the EU, and has an extensive worldwide patent portfolio covering its products.
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