Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX:PIQ) Announces Breakthrough in Equine Muscle Recovery Testing
Breakthrough Diagnostic Test
Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX: PIQ) announced that its subsidiary, OxiDx Pty Ltd, in collaboration with The University of Western Australia, has published groundbreaking results for the OxiDx test. This first-in-class diagnostic can identify and assess recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage in Australian thoroughbred racehorses. The study, published in Veterinary Medicine and Science, demonstrated that oxidative stress levels peaked 48 hours post-race and remained elevated for up to five days. Individual variability was significant; some horses showed prolonged recovery times of over seven days, emphasising the importance of monitoring the recovery of each horse.
Commercialisation Plans
Proteomics International aims to launch the OxiDx test in Australia in the second half of 2025 and expand into the USA via the company’s US Reference Laboratory. A clinical utility study is underway to further validate the test’s ability to predict muscle damage in racehorses.
Executive Comments
Managing Director Dr Richard Lipscombe stated, “these exciting results mark a significant milestone in applying the OxiDx test to equine veterinary medicine. OxiDx has the potential to empower trainers to monitor muscle recovery with precision, helping their racehorses achieve peak performance while prioritising equine health and well-being.”
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