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AntriaBio Pullback Could Spell Opportunity

AntriaBio, Inc. (ANTB.OB) is another still-developing player in the sector of diabetes treatment that has recently pulled back and could be worth a look to both short- and long-term investors. This company is bringing to human trials over the near term a once-a-week basal insulin shot (AB101) that would look to replace the once-daily current standard of care. The noted benefits to a patient's quality of life that this product could have to those currently needing a shot a day is obvious, and AntriaBio shares have the potential to move in-line with catalysts as they develop during the coming quarters - especially in light of the recent pullback. After hitting highs of over two roughly a month ago, the share price has trickled lower on light volume, an indication that those who are already in are holding, while others looking to get in may do so when the see the share price settle. Given the relatively light volume, however, this one could still be trading below the radar - but that could change as progress is made this year in the clinical development of AB101.

Human trials in Russia are slated to begin over the near term and once data starts rolling in from those trials, then AntriaBio plans to use that data - assuming its positive - to search for potential partners, whether they be regional or international, according to a recent presentation (pdf). Diabetes is growing at a very rapid pace worldwide, as discussed in the SanuWave write-up, so AntriaBio could be positioning to enter a very lucrative market and could attract the swift interest of partners or potential acquirers if human trials move forward with success.

In addition to the above-mentioned catalyst events, FDA milestones could be forthcoming, as well, as the company has stated plans to proceed with the IND process in the U.S. while simultaneously conducting trials overseas. Emphasis has been put on the overseas trials first, however, due to significant costs benefits of conducting trials elsewhere, while patient recruitment is often easier, too. Once some human data is established, then it makes the FDA process at home a little bit easier. The path to approval should also be estimated as quicker than the standard drug approval process, due to the established nature of basal insulin, meaning developments could unfold quickly once trials are started.

Standard risks apply for developmental companies in the sector, but the recent price pullback, pending catalysts and overall potential of AB101 in the commercial market - should it make it that far - makes AntriaBio's recent trading action worth watching.

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