Dr. Saef Izzy, Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, commented, “Treatment with nasal anti-CD3 not only dampened microglial activation but also led to marked improvements in motor function among the injured models. These results hold promise for a transformative therapeutic approach in SCI.”

Shares of Tiziana Life Sciences rose after the company said it received positive results from its nasal anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody in traumatic spinal cord injury. The stock was up 5.3% to 84 cents in Thursday trading. Shares have surged 48% over the past 12 months.