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Wednesday, September 01 2021 - 23:00
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EmitBio Results Yield 99.99% Reduction of Delta in Human Tissue
DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

--New data proves technology neutralizes the Delta variant

--Third Human Trial Underway

EmitBio, Inc., a life science company, today announced successful results from 
a new In Vitro Neutralization study of the Delta variant in human airway 
tissue. The study revealed that EmitBio's technology eliminated 99.99% of the 
aggressive Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus with no damage to healthy 
tissue after three days of twice daily dosing. The Company's light technology 
has also proven effective, with no loss in potency against all other Covid-19 
variants tested in the lab to date. 

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"We continue to generate data that affirms the underlying science and the 
emerging treatment technology we have developed for respiratory ailments. This 
study reveals that EmitBio's safe, visible light technology neutralized the 
Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.  We can both knock down the coronavirus 
that's there and inhibit the amount of Delta being made," said Nate Stasko, 
Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer at EmitBio.

Numerous clinical trials have been conducted with an investigational treatment 
device* that uses this EmitBio technology to direct precise wavelengths of 
safe, visible light to the back of the throat and surrounding tissues. The 
device is designed for self-treatment of COVID-19 in an at-home setting. 

In the Company's first human trial for adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, 
EmitBio reduced the SARS-CoV-2 viral load in saliva by 99.9% and accelerated 
time to symptom resolution in adults with COVID-19 by more than two days.  This 
technology should act as another choice for those who are not taking the 
vaccine and provide a complementary solution for vaccinated patients with 
breakthrough infections. 

"This new data is promising and provides clearer evidence that EmitBio's 
innovative technology has the potential of serving as an at-home prophylactic 
and treatment option for patients exposed to or infected with COVID-19, 
particularly given its high neutralizing activity across variants. Following 
regulatory approval, this technology could have a significant impact on the 
trajectory of this pandemic," said Dr. Vin Gupta, Senior Medical Advisor at 
EmitBio.

About EmitBio Inc.
EmitBio Inc. is a life science company using the precise delivery of safe, 
visible light to stimulate, heal and protect the body. EmitBio is a 
best-in-class team of internationally recognized light science specialists and 
proven industry experts, merged with the world's leading immunology and 
virology life science experts. All committed and prepared to react quickly to 
the global pandemic and rapidly scale manufacturing for life-saving medical 
breakthroughs. EmitBio(TM) is currently using advanced LED technology to create 
light that is fundamental to human health, harnessed for healing and for bodily 
defense. For more information, visit www.emitbio.com.

EmitBio Inc. is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, and is an operating 
subsidiary of KNOW Bio, LLC.

* The EmitBio device is investigational and is not yet available for sale in 
the United States.

Media Contact:
James A. Pearson 
jpearson@emitbio.com 
+1 646-522-4297

Investor Contact:
John Oakley, Chief Financial Officer 
joakley@knowbiollc.com
+1 (919) 939-7715

Scientific Collaboration:
The team at EmitBio welcomes inquiries and offers of scientific collaboration 
from the global research community. Please direct communication to: 
collaboration@emitbio.com 

SOURCE: EmitBio Inc.