The distinctive immuno-oncology RNA therapy targets multiple types of cancers.
Scopus BioPharma shares jumped 200% in the stock market on Monday morning.
Scopus BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ: SCPS) said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA approved its IND (investigational new drug) application on Monday for CpG-STAT3siRNA – its distinctive immuno-oncology RNA therapy that targets multiple types of cancers.
Impact on the share price
Following the announcement, Scopus BioPharma jumped roughly 200% in the stock market on Monday morning. The company touched a high of $15.42 per share (£10.90 per share) and is currently exchanging hands at $12.54 per share. In comparison, Scopus had started the year 2021 at a per-share price of $13.41.