Tiziana Life Sciences (TLSA) Newsfilter·2025-03-04 13:00Core Viewpoint - Tiziana Life Sciences has submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the FDA for a phase 2 clinical trial of intranasal foralumab in treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), marking a significant advancement in the company's commitment to developing new treatment approaches for this disease [1][4]. Company Developments - The IND filing follows a grant awarded to Tiziana as part of the Hoffman ALS Clinical Trial Awards Program from the ALS Association, which supports the company's focus on three neurodegenerative diseases: ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease [2]. - Tiziana plans to initiate a 20-patient clinical trial to evaluate the safety and early-stage parameters of disease improvement in ALS upon FDA clearance of the IND application [4]. Product Information - Foralumab is a fully human anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody that stimulates T regulatory cells when administered intranasally, showing potential in treating neurodegenerative diseases [5][6]. - The drug has been previously tested in patients with Non-Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (na-SPMS), with all 10 patients showing either improvement or stability of disease within six months [5]. Industry Context - ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with limited treatment options, emphasizing the importance of advancing research efforts like those undertaken by Tiziana Life Sciences [3]. - Tiziana's innovative nasal delivery approach aims to improve efficacy, safety, and tolerability compared to traditional intravenous delivery methods [7][8].