The title of the manuscript is "Therapeutic effects of a novel aptamer on coronaviral infection induced lung injury and systemic inflammatory responses" and can be accessed via this link (https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/5/422). The manuscript describes the results of the preclinical studies performed in SARS Corona virus models in collaboration with the research group in Toronto, which indicate that Apta-1 has therapeutic effects on coronaviral infection-induced acute lung injury and systemic inflammatory responses.

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Mikael Lindstam, CEO
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E-mail: ml@aptahem.com

About Aptahem

Aptahem AB (APTA) is a clinical stage biotechnology company that develops RNA-based pharmaceuticals for the treatment of acute, life-threatening conditions in which a combination of coagulation, inflammation and tissue damage are involved. The company's lead candidate, Apta-1, is currently in early clinical phase. Apta-1 has in preclinical studies, by its anti-thrombotic, immunomodulating and tissue repairing characteristics, shown very positive and promising results as treatment for sepsis and critical conditions associated with sepsis. For more information, please visit www.aptahem.com.