AATec is advancing ATL-105, a new recombinant version of alpha-1 antitrypsin for inhalation, into clinical development for chronic respiratory diseases. Rüdiger Jankowsky, CEO, and Gabriele Matschiner, Chief Development Officer, explain the development program, the choice of bronchiectasis and the upcoming Phase 1b/2a trial.
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AATec is pioneering a new approach to lung diseases
slider, Sponsored PublicationsAATec is advancing ATL-105, a new recombinant version of alpha-1 antitrypsin for inhalation, into clinical development for chronic respiratory diseases. Rüdiger Jankowsky, CEO, and Gabriele Matschiner, Chief Development Officer, explain the development program, the choice of bronchiectasis and the upcoming Phase 1b/2a trial.
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