TS-032198 — A parenteral administration of a naturally occurring chemical used to treat influenza-induced hypoxemia, lung dysfunction, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This treatment could also be potentially useful in treating ARDS from other causes.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a clinical syndrome characterized by impaired alveolar gas exchange, a symptom that leads to a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream. This lack of oxygen to vital organs can lead to organ failure and results in a high possibility of patient death. The infl…