Aethlon Medical’s (Nasdaq: AEMD) ExosomeSciences
to Participate in Clinical Research Study To Diagnose Chronic Traumatic
Encephalopathy (CTE)
SAN DIEGO, CA, January 12, 2016 –
Exosome Sciences, Inc., in collaboration with majority shareholder Aethlon
Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:AEMD),
announced today that it has agreed to participate in a clinical research study
to establish methods for detecting and diagnosing chronic traumatic
encephalopathy (CTE) during life as well as examining risk factors for CTE. CTE
is a disease of the brain often found in athletes, military veterans, and
others with a history of repetitive head impacts. At present, CTE can only be
definitively diagnosed through post-mortem examination of brain tissue.
The research study will be conducted
under a $16 million grant that the National Institutes of Health/National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH/NINDS) has awarded to
researchers from Boston University, the Cleveland Clinic, Banner Alzheimer’s
Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Overall, the project will involve a group of
approximately 50 investigators, representing 17 research institutions. Exosome Sciences has agreed to test an
exosomal tau biomarker (TauSome™) that it has been advancing as a blood-based
candidate to diagnose CTE.
“We are truly grateful that our
colleagues at the Boston University CTE Center have expanded our opportunity to
validate our Tausome™ biomarker as a candidate to detect and monitor CTE in
living individuals,” stated Jim Joyce, Executive Chairman at Exosome Sciences
and Chairman and CEO of Aethlon Medical.
Following its participation in the
Diagnosing and Evaluating Traumatic Encephalopathy Using Clinical Tests
(DETECT) study conducted by the Boston University CTE Center, Exosome Sciences
also disclosed that it has agreed to provide follow-on TauSome™ testing to
former NFL players who participated in that study. The DETECT study was the first research
project on CTE to be funded by the NIH, with support from NINDS, the National
Institute on Aging (NIA), and the National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development (NICHD). The DETECT study
enrolled former NFL players (ages 40-69) and same-age "control"
athletes who played non-contact sports.
A manuscript which details TauSome™ (exosomal tau) data resulting from
the DETECT study is pending publication.
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About CTE
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
is a disease of the brain found in athletes, military veterans, and others with
a history of repetitive head impacts. This type of trauma can trigger progressive
degeneration of the brain tissue, including the build-up of an abnormal form of
a protein called tau. The brain
degeneration is associated with memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment,
impulse control problems, aggression, depression, and eventually progressive
dementia. A study recently conducted by
the Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston University found CTE in 87 of 91
examined brains (post-mortem autopsy) of former NFL players. At present, the diagnosis of CTE can only be
made through post-mortem examination of brain tissue.
About Exosome Sciences
Exosome Sciences, Inc., in
collaboration with majority shareholder Aethlon Medical (Nasdaq:AEMD), is
focused on discovering exosomal biomarkers to diagnose and monitor Alzheimer's
disease (AD), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and other neurological
disorders. Our TauSome™ biomarker (also
referred to as exosomal tau) is being studied as the basis for a blood-based
test to identify CTE through the DETECT Study being conducted by the Boston
University CTE Center. TauSome™
detection and the use of a TauSome™ biomarker to identify and monitor CTE and
other neurological disorders are protected by multiple patent
applications. Visit www.exosomesciences.com for
additional details.
About Aethlon Medical, Inc.
Aethlon Medical creates affinity
biofiltration devices to treat life-threatening diseases. The Aethlon
Hemopurifier® is a leading broad-spectrum treatment countermeasure against
infectious viral pathogens. The device,
which has been successfully administered to individuals infected with HIV,
Hepatitis C (HCV) and Ebola virus, is currently the subject of FDA approved clinical
studies. Aethlon is also studying the potential use of the Hemopurifier® to
address exosomes secreted by tumors to promote the spread of metastasis and
suppress the immune system of cancer patients.
The Company provides government contracting services to the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) related to the development of a
biofiltration device to treat sepsis and maintains majority ownership of
Exosome Sciences, Inc., which is focused on the discovery of exosomal
biomarkers to diagnose and monitor Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and
other neurological disorders. Additional information can be found online at
www.AethlonMedical.com or you can
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Contacts:
Mike Smargiassi/Brad Edwards
Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
212-986-6667
James A. Joyce
Chairman
and CEO
(Office)
858.459.7800 x301
(Cell)
619-368-2000
Jim Frakes
Chief
Financial Officer
858.459.7800
x300
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