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CHATHAM, N.J., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP) (Tonix or the Company), a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company with marketed products and a pipeline of development candidates, today announced that Seth Lederman, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Tonix Pharmaceuticals, will present at the 2025 BIO-Europe Spring Convention being held March 17-19, 2025, in Milan, Italy. The Company’s presentation will take place on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CET in the Exhibit Hall Stage Room of the Allianz MiCo Central Building. Dr. Lederman’s presentation will focus on TNX-102 SL (cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets) for the management of fibromyalgia. The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has set a PDUFA goal date of August 15, 2025 for a decision on marketing authorization. TNX-102 SL now has the potential to be the first new treatment option for fibromyalgia patients in 15 years. To schedule a meeting with the Company’s management at the convention, please submit a meeting request through the BIO One-on-One Partnering™ system or contact brandon.weiner@icrhealthcare.com. Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.* Tonix is a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming therapies for pain management and vaccines for public health challenges. Tonix’s development portfolio is focused on central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Tonix’s priority is to advance TNX-102 SL, a product candidate for the management of fibromyalgia, for which an NDA was submitted based on two statistically significant Phase 3 studies for the management of fibromyalgia and for which a PDUFA (Prescription Drug User Fee act) goal date of August 15, 2025 has been assigned for a decision on marketing authorization. The FDA has also granted Fast Track designation to TNX-102 SL for the management of fibromyalgia. TNX-102 SL is also being developed to treat acute stress reaction and acute stress disorder under a Physician-Initiated IND at the University of North Carolina in the OASIS study funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Tonix’s CNS portfolio includes TNX-1300 (cocaine esterase), a biologic in Phase 2 development designed to treat cocaine intoxication that has FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation, and its development is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Tonix’s immunology development portfolio consists of biologics to address organ transplant rejection, autoimmunity and cancer, including TNX-1500, which is an Fc-modified humanized monoclonal antibody targeting CD40-ligand (CD40L or CD154) being developed for the prevention of allograft rejection and for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Tonix also has product candidates in development in infectious disease, including a vaccine for mpox, TNX-801. Tonix recently announced a contract with the U.S. DoD’s Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for up to $34 million over five years to develop TNX-4200, small molecule broad-spectrum antiviral agents targeting CD45 for the prevention or treatment of infections to improve the medical readiness of military personnel in biological threat environments. Tonix owns and operates a state-of-the art infectious disease research facility in Frederick, Md. Tonix Medicines, our commercial subsidiary, markets Zembrace® SymTouch® (sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura in adults. * Tonix’s product development candidates are investigational new drugs or biologics; their efficacy and safety have not been established and have not been approved for any indication. Zembrace SymTouch and Tosymra are registered trademarks of Tonix Medicines. All other marks are property of their respective owners. This press release and further information about Tonix can be found at www.tonixpharma.com. Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “expect,” and “intend,” among others. These forward-looking statements are based on Tonix's current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations; risks related to the failure to successfully market any of our products; risks related to the timing and progress of clinical development of our product candidates; our need for additional financing; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; uncertainties of government or third party payor reimbursement; limited research and development efforts and dependence upon third parties; and substantial competition. As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. Tonix does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 1, 2024, and periodic reports filed with the SEC on or after the date thereof. All of Tonix's forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date thereof. Investor Contact Jessica MorrisTonix Pharmaceuticalsinvestor.relations@tonixpharma.com (862) 799-8599 Peter VozzoICR Healthcarepeter.vozzo@icrhealthcare.com (443) 213-0505 Media Contact Ray JordanPutnam Insightsray@putnaminsights.com(949) 245-5432 Indication and Usage Zembrace® SymTouch® (sumatriptan succinate) injection (Zembrace) and Tosymra® (sumatriptan) nasal spray are prescription medicines used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in adults who have been diagnosed with migraine. Zembrace and Tosymra are not used to prevent migraines. It is not known if Zembrace or Tosymra are safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. Important Safety Information Zembrace and Tosymra can cause serious side effects, including heart attack and other heart problems, which may lead to death. Stop use and get emergency help if you have any signs of a heart attack: discomfort in the center of your chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and comes backsevere tightness, pain, pressure, or heaviness in your chest, throat, neck, or jawpain or discomfort in your arms, back, neck, jaw or stomachshortness of breath with or without chest discomfortbreaking out in a cold sweatnausea or vomitingfeeling lightheaded Zembrace and Tosymra are not for people with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure or cholesterol, smoking, overweight, diabetes, family history of heart disease) unless a heart exam shows no problem. Do not use Zembrace or Tosymra if you have: history of heart problemsnarrowing of blood vessels to your legs, arms, stomach, or kidney (peripheral vascular disease)uncontrolled high blood pressurehemiplegic or basilar migraines. If you are not sure if you have these, ask your provider.had a stroke, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or problems with blood circulationsevere liver problemstaken any of the following medicines in the last 24 hours: almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, ergotamines, or dihydroergotamine. Ask your provider for a list of these medicines if you are not sure.are taking certain antidepressants, known as monoamine oxidase (MAO)-A inhibitors or it has been 2 weeks or less since you stopped taking a MAO-A inhibitor. Ask your provider for a list of these medicines if you are not sure.an allergy to sumatriptan or any of the components of Zembrace or Tosymra Tell your provider about all of your medical conditions and medicines you take, including vitamins and supplements. Zembrace and Tosymra can cause dizziness, weakness, or drowsiness. If so, do not drive a car, use machinery, or do anything where you need to be alert. Zembrace and Tosymra may cause serious side effects including: changes in color or sensation in your fingers and toessudden or severe stomach pain, stomach pain after meals, weight loss, nausea or vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fevercramping and pain in your legs or hips; feeling of heaviness or tightness in your leg muscles; burning or aching pain in your feet or toes while resting; numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs; cold feeling or color changes in one or both legs or feetincreased blood pressure including a sudden severe increase even if you have no history of high blood pressuremedication overuse headaches from using migraine medicine for 10 or more days each month. If your headaches get worse, call your provider.serotonin syndrome, a rare but serious problem that can happen in people using Zembrace or Tosymra, especially when used with anti-depressant medicines called SSRIs or SNRIs. Call your provider right away if you have: mental changes such as seeing things that are not there (hallucinations), agitation, or coma; fast heartbeat; changes in blood pressure; high body temperature; tight muscles; or trouble walking.hives (itchy bumps); swelling of your tongue, mouth, or throatseizures even in people who have never had seizures before The most common side effects of Zembrace and Tosymra include: pain and redness at injection site (Zembrace only); tingling or numbness in your fingers or toes; dizziness; warm, hot, burning feeling to your face (flushing); discomfort or stiffness in your neck; feeling weak, drowsy, or tired; application site (nasal) reactions (Tosymra only) and throat irritation (Tosymra only). Tell your provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Zembrace and Tosymra. For more information, ask your provider. This is the most important information to know about Zembrace and Tosymra but is not comprehensive. For more information, talk to your provider and read the Patient Information and Instructions for Use. You can also visit https://www.tonixpharma.com or call 1-888-869-7633. You are encouraged to report adverse effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TENX) (“Tenax Therapeutics” or the “Company”), a Phase 3, development-stage pharmaceutical company using clinical insights to develop novel cardiopulmonary therapies, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed their review of Tenax Therapeutics’ updated Phase 3 development plan for TNX-103 (oral levosimendan), including an Amendment to expand enrolment and increase the power of the ongoing Phase 3 LEVEL study, and the protocol for LEVEL-2, Tenax Therapeutics’ second registrational Phase 3 study. The Company today announced it expects to enroll 230 patients in the LEVEL study, increasing the statistical powering of the study to over 95%. LEVEL-2, a global study, is expected to commence in 2025. “We are increasing our investment in the clinical development plan for TNX-103 by expanding the ongoing LEVEL study and accelerating our plans to initiate the second registrational study, LEVEL-2. With the momentum provided from our $100 million financing in August 2024 and alignment with the FDA, we are now able to execute on our plan to advance these two Phase 3 registrational studies for TNX-103 in parallel. LEVEL is enrolling well: we are confident that, with more than 50 North American sites already activated, we can complete enrollment of this upsized study around year end, while also commencing the global LEVEL-2 study later this year,” said Chris Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tenax Therapeutics. “We expect these two registrational studies will satisfy the requirements, including the safety data expectations, to file in the U.S. and other geographies. We are funded well beyond our projected date for the release of topline LEVEL data, positioning us to advance the development of TNX-103 and improve the quality of life for patients living with PH-HFpEF.” LEVEL Study Expansion Enhances Statistical Power The LEVEL study, evaluating TNX-103 for the treatment of PH-HFpEF, will expand enrollment from 152 to at least 230 patients, increasing the statistical powering of the study. The Company is on track to enroll the first 150 subjects in the first half of 2025, expects to complete enrollment by around the end of 2025, and expects to present topline data from the LEVEL study in the middle of 2026. As of late February 2025, blinded LEVEL data reveal TNX-103 to be well-tolerated in patients with PH-HFpEF: Tenax Therapeutics’ Chief Medical Officer, Stuart Rich, MD, summarized: “In addition to high rates of study and therapy continuation, the adherence to the TID regimen has been high, and no new safety signals have been detected. About half the patients in the OLE have been on study for over 6 months, a few of them for more than a year, with very reassuring participation levels observed during the OLE.” LEVEL-2: A Global Registrational Trial Additionally, Tenax Therapeutics received input from the FDA on the protocol for the LEVEL-2 study, and expects this second, global registrational clinical trial to evaluate levosimendan in patients with PH-HFpEF to start enrolling this year, in several countries. The primary endpoint of 6MWD will be assessed at 26 weeks. Tenax intends to enroll a larger sample than LEVEL and evaluate patients for a full year of double-blind, placebo-controlled therapy, providing FDA and European reviewers a robust safety database for their benefit/risk assessments. “TNX-103 has the potential to meaningfully improve the quality of life of patients with PH-HFpEF, an underdiagnosed disease with significant unmet needs and no currently approved treatment options. I remain very hopeful that with positive Phase 3 results, these patients will finally have an approved treatment available,” said Dr. Rich. “We are continuing to work closely with the FDA, and are grateful for their input, which enables Tenax to accelerate development timelines of a potential first therapy for this devastating form of PH.” About the Phase 3 LEVEL Study ( NCT05983250 ) The LEVEL Study is a Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of oral levosimendan in patients with PH-HFpEF. Approximately 230 subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive an oral dose of levosimendan (2 mg/day) or placebo for Weeks 1 to 4 and 3 mg/day or placebo for Weeks 5 to 12. The primary outcome measure for the study is change in six-minute walk distance from Baseline to Week 12. All randomized subjects will have the option to enter the 92-week OLE following the completion of all study endpoints at Week 12. About the Phase 3 LEVEL-2 Study LEVEL-2 is a global Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of oral levosimendan in patients with PH-HFpEF. Patients will be randomized to receive an oral dose of levosimendan (2mg/day) or placebo for Weeks 1 to 4 and 3mg/day or placebo from Week 5 onward. The primary endpoint of 6MWD will be assessed at 26 weeks. About Levosimendan (TNX-101, TNX-102, TNX-103) Levosimendan is a unique, potassium ATP channel activator and calcium sensitizer that affects the heart and vascular system through multiple mechanisms of action, and that is being developed as an oral therapy (TNX-103) for pulmonary hypertension (PH) with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (PH-HFpEF). Initially discovered and developed by Orion Corporation in Finland, intravenous levosimendan has been granted market authorization in 60 countries outside the United States for use in hospitalized patients with acutely decompensated heart failure. Results of Tenax Therapeutics’ Phase 2 HELP study of levosimendan in patients with HFpEF demonstrated that IV levosimendan (TNX-101) produces potent dilation of the central and pulmonary venous circulations which translates into an improvement in exercise capacity, a discovery that is the basis of LEVEL, the Phase 3 investigation of Tenax Therapeutics’ potential groundbreaking therapy. To date, no other drug therapy has demonstrated improved exercise tolerance in patients with PH associated with HFpEF, “a growing epidemic with high morbidity and mortality and no treatment. The clear unmet need and lethal nature of PH-HFpEF must be met with novel solutions at all levels of therapeutic development” (AHA Scientific Advisory, “A Call to Action,” 2022). About Tenax Therapeutics Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. is a Phase 3, development-stage pharmaceutical company using clinical insights to develop novel cardiopulmonary therapies. The Company owns global rights to develop and commercialize levosimendan, which it has prioritized. Tenax Therapeutics also may resume developing its unique oral formulation of imatinib. For more information, visit www.tenaxthera.com. Tenax Therapeutics’ common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol “TENX”. Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include information concerning possible or projected future business operations. Actual results might differ materially from those explicit or implicit in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: risks of our clinical trials, including, but not limited to, the timing, delays, costs, design, initiation, enrollment, and results of such trials; any delays in regulatory review and approval of product candidates in development; risks related to our business strategy, including the prioritization and development of product candidates; reliance on third parties, including Orion Corporation, our manufacturers and CROs; risks regarding the formulation, production, marketing, customer acceptance and clinical utility of our product candidates; our estimates regarding the potential market opportunity for our product candidates; the potential advantages of our product candidates; risks associated with our cash needs; our ability to maintain our culture and recruit, integrate and retain qualified personnel and advisors, including on our Board of Directors; our competitive position; intellectual property risks; volatility and uncertainty in the global economy and financial markets in light of the possibility of pandemics, global financial and geopolitical uncertainties, including in the Middle East and the Russian invasion of and war against the country of Ukraine; changes in legal, regulatory and legislative environments in the markets in which we operate and the impact of these changes on our ability to obtain regulatory approval for our products; and other risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time in our SEC filings. Tenax Therapeutics assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law. Source: Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. Whatever your topic of interest, subscribe to our newsletters to get the best of Drugs.com in your inbox.