From which botanical source has the phytopharmaceutical for treating diabetic foot ulcers been developed?
- AAshwagandha
- BGymnema sylvestre
- CTulsi
- DNeem
Correct Answer: B
CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad signed a technology transfer agreement with Viridis BioPharma for an IND-ready phytopharmaceutical developed from *Gymnema sylvestre* to treat diabetic foot ulcers; it was developed under the CSIR Phytopharmaceutical Mission Phase-III. Pre-clinical and GLP safety studies for the product have been completed, and it is now moving towards clinical trials and commercial development; regulatory applications with CDSCO and US FDA are planned.
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