KPRX Description — Kiora Pharmaceuticals Inc
Kiora Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing products for treating disorders of the eye. Co.'s key product in clinical development is the EyeGate Ocular Bandage Gel, a topically applied eye drop formulation of modified hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is a naturally occurring polymer that is used in various physiological processes, including wound healing, hydration, tissue homeostasis, and joint lubrication. Co. modifies the HA through chemical cross-linking, which allows it to adhere to the ocular surface providing protection and lubrication for the treatment of corneal wounds, defects, and epitheliopathies.