Beyond Air Granted U.S. Patent Covering Treatment of NTM Infections Using gaseous Nitric Oxide (gNO)

Core Insights - Beyond Air, Inc. has received U.S. Patent No. 12,274,830 for its method of delivering gaseous nitric oxide (gNO) to treat non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung infections, enhancing its intellectual property portfolio and supporting its LungFit program [1][2] - The patent covers a dosing regimen of 200 ppm to 320 ppm gNO for 10 to 45 minutes, administered 2 to 5 times daily, providing a total NO load of 300 ppm-hrs to 900 ppm-hrs over at least 14 days, with an expiration date of March 12, 2038 [2] - NTM infections are serious and rare, leading to chronic lung disease, with 13% of U.S. cystic fibrosis patients testing positive for NTM in 2017, highlighting the need for effective treatments [3] Company Overview - Beyond Air is a commercial-stage medical device and biopharmaceutical company focused on using nitric oxide to treat respiratory illnesses, neurological disorders, and solid tumors, with FDA approval for its LungFit® PH system [4] - The company is advancing other LungFit systems in clinical trials for severe lung infections, including viral pneumonia and NTM [4][5] - Beyond Air has partnered with The Hebrew University of Jerusalem for a pre-clinical program targeting autism spectrum disorder and is exploring ultra-high concentrations of NO for solid tumors [5] Product Details - The LungFit® system is a cylinder-free delivery device that generates NO from ambient air, offering advantages in hospital settings by reducing inventory and improving safety [6][7] - It can deliver NO at concentrations above 80 ppm for treating severe acute lung infections in hospitals and chronic infections at home [7][8] - The LungFit PH system is approved for commercial use in multiple regions, while other systems are still investigational [8]