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LONDON - Virax Biolabs Group Limited (NASDAQ:VRAX), a micro-cap biotechnology company with a market value of $6.39 million specializing in immune response detection and viral disease diagnosis, has disclosed research findings on T-Cell dysfunction in post-acute infection syndromes (PAIS) at the World Immune Regulation Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 11.58, indicating substantial resources for research operations.
The study presented by Virax focused on the role of T-Cell exhaustion, a condition often linked to chronic infections, which can lead to an impaired immune system. Data showed that chronic antigen stimulation, such as from SARS-CoV-2 or CMV infections, increases the expression of exhaustion markers on T-Cells, resulting in diminished cytokine production and weakened immune functionality.
Virax’s research also included preliminary results from their ViraxImmune™ PAIS assay, revealing significant cytokine level changes in PAIS patients compared to healthy individuals. These findings underscore the importance of T-Cell exhaustion in conditions like long COVID, ME/CFS, and chronic Lyme disease. The company’s financial structure supports this research initiative, with InvestingPro analysis showing more cash than debt on its balance sheet, though analysts note the company is currently burning through cash reserves.
Nigel McCracken, Chief Operating Officer at Virax Biolabs, stated that the data emphasizes the critical role of T-Cell exhaustion in immune dysfunction associated with PAIS. The company has initiated clinical validation studies to further evaluate the link between T-Cell dysfunction and symptoms of chronic fatigue and cognitive impairment.
Virax Biolabs is developing T-Cell-based test technologies aimed at providing an immunology profiling platform, which could enhance the diagnosis and treatment of post-viral syndromes and other chronic conditions related to immune dysregulation.
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Virax’s efforts contribute to the broader understanding of PAIS and may lead to improved diagnostic tools for these conditions, although the company’s forward-looking statements are subject to various factors that may influence the actual outcomes of their research and product development.
In other recent news, Virax Biolabs Group Limited is aligning itself with the United States’ efforts to enhance transparency in vaccine efficacy. The company’s technology aims to provide data-driven insights into vaccine performance and individual immune profiles, supporting public health initiatives. This move comes as the public increasingly seeks reliable information for informed health decisions. Virax Biolabs is developing T-Cell-based test technologies intended to offer an immunology profiling platform, which could be particularly effective in diagnosing and treating post-viral syndromes such as Long COVID. Additionally, the company has partnered with Cosmos Health Inc. to expand the distribution of Avian Influenza Virus Real-Time PCR Kits to all Gulf Cooperation Council countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait. This expansion follows a previous agreement that covered only Oman and Bahrain. Cosmos Health’s CEO, Greg Siokas, expressed enthusiasm for this enhanced partnership, highlighting its contribution to public health responses throughout the GCC. Both companies are working together to support public health initiatives across the region.
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