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Voyageur Pharmaceuticals partners with Rain Cage to develop nanocarbon-based radiology drugs

Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Voyageur Pharmaceuticals CEO Brent Willis join's Proactive's Natalie Stoberman to share a significant licensing agreement with Rain Cage Carbon to develop nanocarbon-based contrast drugs for medical imaging. Willis says the partnership aims to develop new contrast agents for the radiology drug market while also making Voyageur the first carbon-neutral pharmaceutical company in the industry. He explains that Rain Cage Carbon's innovative technology allows Voyageur to extract carbon dioxide and other emissions, generating high-grade carbon for various applications. By leveraging this technology, Willis says Voyageur plans to create safer and more effective drugs using carbon 60 molecules. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 24, 2023 02:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Delivra Health Brands achieves positive EBITDA results for second consecutive quarter

Delivra Health Brands Inc.

Delivra Health Brands President and CEO Gord Davey joins Natalie Stoberman from the Proactive studios to share the how the company's 3Q financial and operational results have been able to repeat positive EBITDA for the second straight quarter. Davey says the company's focus on increasing revenue, reducing costs, and improving margins has been the driver in steady growth and recording a positive EBITDA performance. Davey adds Delivra continues to execute its strategies by expanding its business in the U.S. and international markets, introducing new products in both Dream Water and LivRelief lines, and investing in marketing efforts and ongoing innovation. Contact Details Proactive Studio +1 347-449-0879 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 24, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Inhibikase Therapeutics: A Novel And Promising Approach To Neurodegeneration And Oncology

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Inhibikase Therapeutics ( IKT ) is a small capitalization company working in both neurology and oncology. Their principal focus is a small molecule inhibitor of c-Abl for the treatment of a number of neurodegenerative disorders with an initial focus on Parkinson’s Disease. The lead asset (IkT-148009) is a selective, brain penetrant inhibitor of c-Abl1 and Abl2/ARG. The drug is designed to minimize the toxicity commonly associated with the cancer drugs of this class, while maximizing efficacy against neurological diseases. Neurodegeneration has multiple causes, but the aggregation of misfolded proteins is often associated with these diseases and in the case of Parkinson’s Disease it is the aggregation of alpha-synuclein. Given that these aggregates are clearly associated with the disease, a common tactic to drug development is to find treatments that eliminate the protein bundles, but these approaches have generally had quite modest effects. Inhibikase approaches the disease from a different perspective in that the core issue is when those aggregates become internalized in neurons (in the case of PD). When this occurs, c-Abl triggers a cascade of responses that ultimately leads to neurodegeneration. Inhibiting c-Abl stops these reactions and saves the neurons. (The details of this approach can be seen in the recent article in Neurodegenerative Disease ). One of the difficulties of inhibiting c-Abl in neurodegenerative diseases, however, is the potential toxicity. Gleevec is a commonly used inhibitor of c-Abl in oncology, where it has an acceptable toxicity profile, but it would be too toxic for neurological indications. Developing a drug that can inhibit c-Abl in the brain but without the common toxicities is the fundamental breakthrough of IkT-148009. It is the selectivity of the inhibition that is key. The corporate presentation clearly shows a differentiated inhibition profile ( source ). This selective inhibition of IkT-148009leads to a very clean toxicity profile ( see graphic ). This safety is not simply theoretical as their phase I, Ib, and 2a trials confirm the lack of significant toxicity. There was a grand total of 14 reported adverse events among 113 treated patients and only one was moderate; the rest were mild ( see graphic ). It cannot be stressed enough that safety is absolutely crucial in neurological indications, and it seems that the design of the drug, the preclinical and early clinical results all point to low toxicity, which is exactly what you want to see from these early looks. Inhibikase currently has an ongoing double-blind enrollment trial across three doses for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The trial includes a 3-month treatment period followed by a 12-month open label extension. The primary endpoint is safety, which is appropriate for a dose ranging phase II trial and expectations should be a clear confirmation of the established safety profile. That being said, there is a robust set of secondary endpoints that will provide important information as to the efficacy profile. The preclinical work in a Parkinson disease animal model demonstrated a consistent efficacy where treatment lowered alpha-synuclein back to baseline levels, preserved as much as 85% of neurons, restored as much as 90% of motor function, and suppressed neuroinflammation back to near baseline levels. Obviously, a replication of those results in the phase II trial would be spectacular but a clear win would also be a confirmation of the safety profile, a strong signal of efficacy, and a clear move forward dosing level. Given that the PK profile seen in the animal models is similar to the PK shown in the phase I trials, the chosen dosing levels in the phase II trial should lead to a go forward dosing as well as a demonstration of efficacy. The company has guided to a robust set of progress in 2023, where the continued enrollment of the phase II trial is perhaps the most important. Open up to thirty-five 201 trial sites by close of 2Q23 Active screening of commercial formulation Implement 12-month open-label safety extension study into 201 trial Characterize novel compounds as follow-ons to IKT-148009 I noted earlier that Inhibikase Therapeutics is both a neurology and oncology company. In terms of oncology, the company has an improved version of Gleevec that is designed to minimize GI toxicity. This asset is undergoing a bioequivalence trial, which could accelerate the pathway to approval, but I think the key valuation inflection point will be the 201 trial in Parkinson’s disease. The 201 trial has the potential to confirm the safety profile, identify a go-forward dose, and establish efficacy. The current valuation of the company does not reflect any of that potential. It does not even properly reflect the safety profile seen in the phase I trials let alone a potential success in the 201 trial. The heavily discounted valuation provides a compelling risk/reward given the ability to establish both safety and efficacy in Parkinson’s disease let alone any progress in oncology. Originally published at TalkMarkets. More By This Author: The FTC, Amgen, And Horizon: A New Hurdle For Biotech Deal Making Or Regulatory Overreach? Coya Therapeutics: Another Success Sarepta: The AdCom Documents Enter The Discussion Disclosure: This article is part of a new “UnderCovered” series of exclusive articles featuring companies with limited coverage. Authors are compensated by TalkMarkets for their time, and otherwise represent their own assessments and opinions. Authors are not compensated by the subject companies in any way. This article is also part of our IR Insights Initiative in which articles about participating companies can receive greater visibility. To learn more click here.​ Contact Details TalkMarkets ir@talkmarkets.com

May 24, 2023 12:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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ImmuPharma "looking forward with quiet confidence" to FDA response

ImmuPharma PLC

Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 24, 2023 11:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Voyager Life "now capable of dealing with multinational customers"

Voyager Life PLC

Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 24, 2023 11:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies: Phase 1 approval for lead chronic pain drug

Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies Holdings PLC

Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 24, 2023 10:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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BioNTech's mRNA Vaccine Shows Early Potential Against Pancreatic Cancer

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One of the most stubborn, deadly cancers is pancreatic cancer. What if individualized mRNA vaccinations could support the immune system's defense? One of the deadliest forms of cancer around, pancreatic cancer is estimated to kill 88% of patients. It’s also one of the most recurrent cancers, with roughly 90% of patients experiencing a relapse within seven to nine months after surgery. Fortunately, a recent study of an mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer patients has provided a glimpse of hope. Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in New York just published the results of a small study that the group conducted in partnership with Germany’s BioNTech on pancreatic cancer patients over several years. The study used a pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine tailored to each patient’s tumor to potentially help provoke an immune response. What’s revolutionary about the vaccines is that the German scientists tailored them to the mutated proteins on the surface of cancer cells instead of a mix of tumor and normal cells, which has been the method tried for decades. The cells were extracted from patients’ tumors by researchers at Memorial Sloan and sent to BioNTech, the company that created the highly-effective COVID-19 vaccine alongside Pfizer. Among the participants in the study, half of the patients’ immune systems learned how to recognize and fight off the cancer cells and showed no signs of relapse during the 18 months they were tracked. While promising, personalized mRNA cancer vaccines are still in their infancy and are too costly to be broadly used. Right now, regular cancer screening remains the best method for detecting cancers, however there are currently no screening tests for pancreatic cancer. Fortunately, that could soon change thanks to Mainz Biomed (NASDAQ:MYNZ), a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer Developing Early Screening Tests for Colon and Pancreatic Cancers On May 10, Mainz Biomed announced a partnership with Microba Life Sciences for the creation of PancAlert in addition to early colon cancer diagnostics. The technical characteristics of a novel pancreatic cancer screening test with DNA and microbiota indications should be enhanced. As part of the agreement, the two companies will conduct a pilot research project utilizing Microba’s proprietary metagenomic sequencing technology and bioinformatic tools in an effort to discover novel microbiome biomarkers to detect pancreatic cancer. The project, which is expected to run until late 2023, will use Microba's Community Profiler (MCP), a proprietary metagenomic platform technology that has proven to be a best-in-class research tool that can produce comprehensive and accurate species profiles of gastrointestinal samples. Mainz Biomed (NASDAQ:MYNZ) is also focused on commercializing its flagship product ColoAlert, a highly efficacious and simple-to-use detection test for colorectal cancer (CRC) that is already available in select international territories. In Q1 2023, the company also launched a corporate health program in Germany by integrating into BGM, a well-established corporate health program that provides services to employees at 48 of the 50 largest companies in Germany. On May 24, Mainz Biomed announced initial results from its colorectal cancer screening campaign with Zöller-Kipper GmbH through its BGM partnership. In April 2023, Zöller-Kipper selected ColoAlert for its corporate health program, which includes over 2,500 employees. According to the results, employees found the online patient portal easy-to-use and convenient and were able to readily access the portal, request a kit and securely receive results within five days. In order to process the ColoAlert PCR test kit, Mainz Biomed has added Eurofins GeLaMed to its network of lab partners. Eurofins GeLaMed is a division of the global laboratory company Eurofins Scientific, which conducts 450 million tests annually and has over 61,000 employees in 61 nations. Germany is home to four of its locations. Advancing Towards FDA Approval to Bring ColoAlert to the US Market Over the last few months, Mainz Biomed has continued to prepare for patient enrollment in its pivotal clinical trial for ColoAlert after successfully completing its pre-submission process with the FDA. ColoAlert will be examined in the FDA-registered trial "ReconAAsense" in order to obtain commercial approval in the United States. The company's business objective is to create scalable distribution across the nation once it receives approval through a cooperative partner program with regional and national laboratory service providers. Learn more about Mainz Biomed (NASDAQ:MYNZ) and its activities by clicking on this link. Disclaimer 1) The author of the Article, or members of the author’s immediate household or family, do not own any securities of the companies set forth in this Article. The author determined which companies would be included in this article based on research and understanding of the sector. 2) The Article was issued on behalf of and sponsored by, Mainz Biomed NV. 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Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, as of the date of this document including, without limitation, assumptions about: (a) the ability to raise any necessary additional capital on reasonable terms to execute Mainz Biomed NV’s business plan; (b) that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner; (c) Mainz Biomed NV’s ability to procure equipment and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; (d) Mainz Biomed NV’s ability to enter into contractual arrangements with additional Pharmacies; (e) the accuracy of budgeted costs and expenditures; (f) Mainz Biomed NV’s ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; (g) political and regulatory stability; (h) the receipt of governmental, regulatory and third-party approvals, licenses and permits on favorable terms; (i) changes in applicable legislation; (j) stability in financial and capital markets; and (k) expectations regarding the level of disruption to as a result of CV-19. Such forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of Mainz Biomed NV to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: (a) Mainz Biomed NV’s operations could be adversely affected by possible future government legislation, policies and controls or by changes in applicable laws and regulations; (b) public health crises such as CV-19 may adversely impact Mainz Biomed NV’s business; (c) the volatility of global capital markets; (d) political instability and changes to the regulations governing Mainz Biomed NV’s business operations (e) Mainz Biomed NV may be unable to implement its growth strategy; and (f) increased competition. 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May 24, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Creo Medical Group "gaining a level of acceptance" in endoscopy

Creo Medical Group PLC

Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 23, 2023 11:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Q-Vant Biosciences Announces Positive Study Results for Its Sustainable Quillaja-Based Vaccine Adjuvant, Q-VET-S®, in Kansas State’s Classic Swine Fever Vaccine

Q-Vant Biosciences

Q-Vant Biosciences, the first company to achieve a 100% sustainable way to meet the growing global vaccine market demand for Quillaja saponin-based adjuvants, today announced very positive results comparing Q-Vant's sustainable saponin-based adjuvant, Q-VET-S®, to Croda's Quil-A® adjuvant. These results were obtained through a collaborative study with Kansas State University, utilizing their subunit classic swine fever (CSF) vaccine. The CSF vaccine was developed by Kansas State professor Dr. Jishu Shi. Dr. Shi also serves as the director of the Center for Vaccine Evaluation, where he and his team are working on novel vaccine and diagnostic strategies aimed at better control and prevention measures targeting swine infectious diseases. This includes porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), classical swine fever virus (CSF), African swine fever (ASF), and other emerging viral diseases of swine. Juan Jose Albarran, the chief commercial officer of Q-Vant Biosciences, said, "The development of Q-VET-S® and its proven effect marks a major milestone in the field of vaccine adjuvants. Our cutting-edge technology not only ensures a reliable supply for the pharmaceutical sector but also addresses the environmental concerns associated with Quillaja Saponaria harvesting. By focusing on sustainability, we are playing a significant role in protecting Chile's forests while simultaneously advancing global animal and human health." For more information about Q-Vant Biosciences and Q-VET-S, please visit www.q-vant.com. About Kansas State University: Kansas State University, established in 1863, is a leading public research university with a mission to foster excellent teaching, research, and service that develops a highly skilled and educated citizenry necessary to advancing the well-being of Kansas, the nation, and the international community. The university is committed to advancing knowledge through research and creative activities, developing leaders, and contributing to the global community's well-being. About Q-VANT Biosciences Q-VANT is a privately held biosciences company that has solved the supply chain problem of QS-21 and other Quillaja-based saponin adjuvants for the global human and animal pharmaceutical markets. The company’s next-generation technology platform combines computational learning techniques with a proprietary multi-step purification process to increase the supply of QS-21 by more than 1,000 – enabling the production of billions of doses annually to meet today’s increasing global market demand. Led by a team with unrivaled experience in vaccine and adjuvant development, manufacturing and global regulatory requirements, and with world-class knowledge in Quillaja saponin supply chain, agronomy, extraction and purification, Q-VANT is the first company that is vertically integrated to combine a secured sustainable Quillaja raw material supply with pharma cGMP commercial-scale production of QS-21 and other saponin-based adjuvants. For more information, visit www.q-vant.com. Contact Details Q-Vant Biosciences Doug Klaiber dklaiber@q-vant.com Company Website https://q-vant.com/

May 23, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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