Valomaciclovir (EPB-348) as Adjunctive Therapy in MS

Valomaciclovir has been shown to possess potent antiviral activity in vitro against a number of herpes-related viruses, including herpes simplex (HSV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), herpes zoster (HZV), and human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6). The drug is currently being tested in a phase 2b study in patients with acute herpes zoster infection (shingles) and in a phase 2a study in patients with acute infectious mononucleosis.

"There has been accumulating evidence that MS may be the result of multiple contributing factors, including infection by the Epstein-Barr virus," stated Fred Volinsky, MD, CEO of Epiphany. "Based on these data, we feel this is the right time to explore the potential use of valomaciclovir to help manage this illness that can affect young adults as well as children."

This will be an interesting experiment to follow.