Immuron Ltd 6-K, filed May 11, 2022
Immuron Ltd (IMRN)
About this 6-K
Immuron Ltd filed this 6-K on May 11, 2022.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATEISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Month of May 2022
Commission File Number: 001-38104
IMMURON LIMITED
(Name of Registrant)
Level 3, 62 LygonStreet, Carlton South, Victoria, 3053, Australia
(Address of principal executive office)
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IMMURON LIMITED
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Immuron Limited (the “Company”) published one announcement (the “Public Notices”) to the Australian Securities Exchange on May 11, 2022 titled:
- “US DoD NMRC files IND application with FDA”
A copy of the Public Notice is attached as an exhibit to this report on Form 6-K.
This report on Form 6-K (including the exhibit hereto) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
EXHIBITS
| Exhibit Number | Description |
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| 99.3 | IMC - US DoD NMRC Files IND with FDA |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| IMMURON LIMITED | ||
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| Date: May 11, 2022 | By: | /s/ Phillip Hains |
| Phillip Hains | ||
| Company Secretary |
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Exhibit 99.3
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ImmuronUS DoD Naval Medical Research Center Submits IND
Application for New Campylobacter ETEC Therapeutic
Key Points
| ● | US Naval Medical Research Centre (NMRC) submitsIND application to the U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) |
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| ● | Two human phase II clinical trials to be conducted. |
| ● | One trial will focus on the ability of thehyperimmune product to prevent infectious diarrhea caused by ETEC and scheduled to be initiated in July 2022. |
| ● | The second trial will focus on protectingvolunteers against moderate to severe campylobacteriosis. |
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Melbourne, Australia, May 11, 2022: Immuron Limited (ASX: IMC; NASDAQ: IMRN), an Australian biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing oral immunotherapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of gut pathogens, today is pleased to announce that the US Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) has submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the US Food and Drug Administration for a new oral therapeutic targeting Campylobacter and ETEC developed in collaboration with Immuron.
NMRC is preparing to commence the first of two planned clinical trials in the United States following approval of the application. The safety and protective efficacy of the product will be tested utilizing two controlled human infection-model clinical trials, with one trial focusing on the ability of the hyperimmune product to protect volunteers against ETEC infections, and the second trial focusing on moderate to severe campylobacteriosis. A total of 60 volunteers divided into two inpatient cohorts will be enrolled in the studies and randomly assigned to either Cohort 1 ETEC or Cohort 2 C. jejuni controlled human infection models.
Infectious diarrhea is the most common illness reported by travelers visiting developing countries and amongst US troops deployed overseas. The morbidity and associated discomfort stemming from diarrhea decreases daily performance, affects judgment, decreases morale, and declines operational readiness. The first line of treatment for infectious diarrhea is the prescription of antibiotics. Unfortunately, in the last decade, several enteric pathogens have an increasing resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics. In addition, travelers' diarrhea is now recognized by the medical community to result in post-infectious sequelae, including post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome and several post-infectious autoimmune diseases. The development of an oral immunotherapy preventative treatment that protects against endemic diarrheal diseases, is a high priority objective for the US Military.
This release has been authorised by the directors of Immuron Limited.
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| Level 3, 62 Lygon Street,<br><br> <br>Carlton South, Victoria<br><br> <br>AUSTRALIA 3053 | www.immuron.com<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>ABN: 80 063 114 045 | Phone: + 61 (0)3 9824 5254<br><br> <br>Facsimile: + 61 (0)3 9822 7735 |
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| COMPANY CONTACT:<br><br> <br>****<br><br> <br>Dr Jerry Kanellos, Ph.D.<br><br> <br>Chief Executive Officer<br><br> <br>Ph: +61 (0)3 9824 5254<br><br> <br>info@immuron.com |
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About Immuron
Immuron Limited (ASX: IMC, NASDAQ: IMRN), is an Australian biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing orally delivered targeted polyclonal antibodies for the treatment of inflammatory mediated and infectious diseases. Immuron has a novel and safe technology platform with one commercial asset generating revenue. In Australia, Travelan® is a listed medicine on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (AUST L 106709) and is indicated to reduce the risk of Travellers’ Diarrhea, reduce the risk of minor gastro-intestinal disorders and is antimicrobial. In Canada, Travelan® is a licenced natural health product (NPN 80046016) and is indicated to reduce the risk of Travellers’ Diarrhea. In the U.S., Travelan® is sold as a dietary supplement for digestive tract protection in accordance with section 403 (r)(6) of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).
About Travelan®
Travelan® is an orally administered passive immunotherapy that prophylactically reduces the likelihood of contracting travelers’ diarrhea, a digestive tract disorder that is commonly caused by pathogenic bacteria and the toxins they produce. Travelan® is a highly purified tabletized preparation of hyper immune bovine antibodies and other factors, which when taken with meals bind to diarrhea-causing bacteria and prevent colonization and the pathology associated with travelers’ diarrhea. In Australia, Travelan® is a listed medicine on the Australian Register for Therapeutic Goods (AUST L 106709) and is indicated to reduce the risk of Travelers’ Diarrhea, reduce the risk of minor gastro-intestinal disorders and is antimicrobial. In Canada, Travelan® is a licensed natural health product (NPN 80046016) and is indicated to reduce the risk of Travelers’ Diarrhea. In the U.S., Travelan® is sold as a dietary supplement for digestive tract protection.
About Travelers’ diarrhea
Travelers’ diarrhea is a gastrointestinal infection with symptoms that include loose, watery (and occasionally bloody) stools, abdominal cramping, bloating, and fever, Enteropathogenic bacteria are responsible for most cases, with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) playing a dominant causative role. Campylobacter spp. are also responsible for a significant proportion of cases. The more serious infections with Salmonella spp. the bacillary dysentery organisms belonging to Shigella spp. and Vibrio spp. (the causative agent of cholera) are often confused with travelers’ diarrhea as they may be contracted while travelling and initial symptoms are often indistinguishable.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
This press release may contain “forward-lookingstatements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,each as amended. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our growth strategy and product developmentprograms and any other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectationsand are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stockvalue. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks relating to our growthstrategy; our ability to obtain, perform under and maintain financing and strategic agreements and relationships; risks relating to theresults of research and development activities; risks relating to the timing of starting and completing clinical trials; uncertaintiesrelating to preclinical and clinical testing; our dependence on third-party suppliers; our ability to attract, integrate and retain keypersonnel; the early stage of products under development; our need for substantial additional funds; government regulation; patent andintellectual property matters; competition; as well as other risks described in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligationor undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change inour expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.