Vancouver, British Columbia – October 16, 2017 – Sirona Biochem Corp. (TSX-V: SBM.V) (FRANKFURT: ZSB) (Xetra: ZSB), (the “Company”) announced that Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Geraldine Deliencourt-Godefroy, will attend and present on the trade floor at Cosmetic 360 in Paris, France on October 18-19, 2017. Cosmetic 360 is an international event that brings together the leading advancements in science with the largest, most influential cosmetics companies. In 2016, the conference hosted 200 exhibitors and was attended by over 4,000 delegates.
At the conference, Sirona will exhibit a trade show booth to academics and industry alike on the Company’s proprietary compound Kel-01. Kel-01 is currently being developed to prevent or reduce keloid scars. Initial studies have shown that the addition of KEL-01 regulates collagen I/III ratios in keloid fibroblasts to those of normal fibroblasts. Moreover, it also enhances the cellular antioxidant capacity through activation of the Nrf2 pathway.
Keloid scars are overgrown, hard tissue that extend outside the original area of skin damage. These scars affect approximately 10-15% of all wounds and current treatments are extremely limited. The global scar treatment market is poised to rise at a CAGR of 10.3% to over US$ 31.9 Billion by 2022 (Source: Persistence Market Research). Some of the key players in the keloid treatment market are Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.
About Cosmetic 360
Cosmetic 360 is an innovative-centered trade fair for the cosmetic industry. The conference brings together professionals and industry representatives from all over the world. All facets of the cosmetic industry are represented at the conference including raw materials, formulation, packaging, testing and analysis, finished products, and distribution. More information on the conference can be found at https://www.cosmetic-360.com/en/
About Sirona Biochem Corp.
Sirona Biochem is a cosmetic ingredient and drug discovery company with a proprietary platform technology. Sirona specializes in stabilizing carbohydrate molecules with the goal of improving efficacy and safety. New compounds are patented for maximum revenue potential.
Sirona’s compounds are licensed to leading companies around the world in return for licensing fees, milestone fees and ongoing royalty payments. Sirona’s laboratory, TFChem, is located in France and is the recipient of multiple French national scientific awards and European Union and French government grants. For more information, please visit www.sironabiochem.com.
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For more information regarding this press release, contact:
Christopher Hopton, CFO
Sirona Biochem Corp.
Phone: 1.604.282.6064
Email: chopton@sironabiochem.com
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