Mumbai, Feb. 25 -- MET-X, a metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) inhibitor, targets drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, a significant concern in India due to high meropenem resistance.

Venus Remedies will initiate Phase I trials in India, testing MET-X with meropenem, progressing to Phase II/III trials for drug-resistant complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs). The company's established expertise in meropenem marketing and manufacturing is crucial for this development.

MET-X's broad-spectrum action combats Gram-negative bacteria that resist beta-lactam antibiotics, offering a solution to antibiotic resistance.

Clinical trials in India will adhere to international standards (FDA, EMA, MHRA), facilitating global commercialization. The ag...