TFF Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial
12 Aug 2021
CollaborateFinancial StatementAntibodyInnovative DrugSmall molecular drug
Additional Data Readouts and Initiation of Pivotal Trials for Inhaled Tacrolimus and Voriconazole Programs Expected in 2H 2021
Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) Study Demonstrates Inhaled Tacrolimus Inhalation Powder Achieves Blood Levels Sufficient for Efficacious Immunosuppression
Formation of Scientific Advisory Board to Enable Continued Innovation and Clinical Development
Partnerships with Pharma, Academic Institutions and Government Continue to Advance
Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled Today, Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 4:30pm EDT
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TFFP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative drug products based on its patented Thin Film Freezing (TFF) technology platform, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, and also provided an update on recent corporate and clinical developments. The Company will discuss the clinical, corporate and financial highlights on a conference call and webcast, scheduled today, Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 4:30pm EDT.
“As we advance both our internal programs and external partnerships, TFF Pharmaceuticals continues to demonstrate the transformative potential of our proprietary Thin Film Freezing (TFF) drug delivery platform to improve upon pharmacokinetic and clinical profiles of currently approved therapies, while also formulating novel small molecule and biologic-based therapeutics that address serious unmet medical need,” said Glenn Mattes, President and CEO of TFF Pharmaceuticals.
“During this quarter, we announced data from a multiple ascending dosing study showing that our Inhaled Tacrolimus Powder has superior bioavailability as compared to the oral dosage form of tacrolimus, and that relatively low doses as compared to the oral dosage form were able to generate blood concentration levels of tacrolimus known to be sufficiently immunosuppressive in preventing organ rejection following lung transplants. Our toxicology studies demonstrated that the lung concentrations are three- to four-fold higher than blood concentrations and together these data suggest that we can achieve sufficient drug levels in the lung to prevent rejection, while at the same time, mitigating the potential for renal toxicity. We believe this improved pharmacokinetic profile could result in superior safety compared to the oral product without sacrificing efficacy.”
Mr. Mattes continued, “I am also pleased to report that our internal CMC and drug manufacturing projects remain on track to fully support our product supply needs for our planned pivotal trials for Inhaled Voriconazole Powder and Inhaled Tacrolimus Powder. Our TFF-TAC program represents a potential significant advancement in a field that has seen very little innovation in decades, and we look forward to presenting additional data for this program later in the year.”
“We are also excited to announce significant advances on the partnering front. Most recently, TFF and its partner, Augmenta Bioworks, announced the selection of a lead monoclonal antibody, AUG-3387, which is being developed for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 and, importantly, has been shown to effectively neutralize the Delta variant in in vitro studies. The relationship with Augmenta is a prime example of how our Company’s Thin Film Freezing technology can be applied to proprietary, biologic-based therapeutics addressing a large unmet medical need in public health. This remains a highly active area of collaboration and partnerships for our company, as we now have in place several programs focused on the application of our TFF technology to biologic drugs.”
Importantly, all of our pharmaceutical company partnerships continue to advance, which include collaborations with Union Therapeutics Felix Therapeutics, GreenLight Biosciences, NeuroRx, PLUS Products, and Felix Biotechnology. In addition, we currently have ongoing projects with the majority of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies, where we are applying our thin film freezing technology to their products, and in some cases, working on multiple product formulation opportunities for individual companies. In addition, our academic and government partnerships and contracts are progressing and producing meaningful new data.”
“Results in the second half should further advance preclinical and clinical progress on both internal and partnered programs as well as generate material new business development opportunities. We believe these anticipated results will reinforce the applicability of TFF's proprietary technology for the use in improving human health across a number of therapeutic areas.”
He continued, “As a result of our continued progress across these programs, we have also made key leadership appointments to support both our manufacturing operations and the expansion of our government/academic institution partnership team.
“I am also delighted to announce the formation of TFF’s Scientific Advisory Board, a group of extraordinarily accomplished individuals who will impart a wealth of invaluable scientific and medical expertise as we accelerate multiple programs from early-stage development to advanced clinical testing, both for our proprietary drug programs and our partnered opportunities.
“In the second half of the year, TFF will build on these significant accomplishments as we move our internal programs into pivotal testing. On the business development front, we expect to advance our programs with existing partners, while signing new licensing transactions with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.”
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Company will host a conference call today, Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 4:30 pm, Eastern Daylight Time, to review the clinical, corporate and financial highlights. To participate in the conference call, please dial the following numbers prior to the start of the call:
Domestic Dial-In Number: Toll-Free: (866) 269-4261 International Dial-In Number (323) 289-6581Conference ID: 6229028
The call will also be broadcast live over the Web and can be accessed on TFF Pharmaceuticals’ Website, or directly at . Please access the Company's website at least 15 minutes ahead of the conference to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. The conference call will also be available for replay for one month on the Company's website in the Events Calendar of the Investors section.
Recent Clinical and Corporate Highlights:
Formation of Scientific Advisory BoardTFF Pharmaceuticals also announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Board, comprised of globally-recognized thought leaders in their respective fields of study. The SAB will advise TFF Pharmaceuticals across a range of issues, including internally developed programs and select external projects. Below is a list of our advisors and their affiliated institutions:
Financial Results
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the prior year:
About TFF Pharmaceuticals’ Thin Film Freezing Technology Platform TFF Pharmaceuticals’ Thin Film Freezing (TFF) platform was designed to improve the solubility and absorption of poorly water-soluble drugs and is particularly suited to generate dry powder particles with properties targeted for inhalation delivery, especially to the deep lung, an area of extreme interest in respiratory medicine. The TFF process results in a “Brittle Matrix Particle,” which possesses low bulk density, high surface area, and typically an amorphous morphology, allowing the particles to supersaturate when contacting the target site, such as lung tissue. Based upon laboratory experiments the aerodynamic properties of the particles are such that the portion of a drug deposited to the deep lung has the potential to reach as high as 75 percent.
About TFF Pharmaceuticals TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative drug products based on its patented Thin Film Freezing, or TFF, technology platform. Early testing confirms that the TFF platform can significantly improve the solubility and absorption of poorly water-soluble drugs, a class of drugs that comprises approximately one-third of the major pharmaceuticals worldwide, thereby improving their pharmacokinetics. TFF Pharmaceuticals has two lead drug candidates: Voriconazole Inhalation Powder and Tacrolimus Inhalation Powder. The Company plans to add to this pipeline by collaborating with large pharmaceutical partners. The TFF Platform is protected by 58 patents issued or pending in the US and internationally. To learn more about TFF Pharmaceuticals and its product candidates, visit the Company’s website at .
SAFE HARBOR This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc., including the benefits of the Company’s TFF platform and its dry powder versions of Voriconazole and Tacrolimus, and the Company’s plans to add to its existing pipeline of product candidates. Those forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Among those factors are: (i) the risk that the Company may not be able to successfully conclude clinical testing or obtain pre-market approval of its dry powder versions of Voriconazole and Tacrolimus, (ii) no drug product incorporating the TFF platform has received FDA pre-market approval or otherwise been incorporated into a commercial drug product, (iii) the Company has no current agreements or understandings with any large pharmaceutical companies for the development of a drug product incorporating the TFF Platform, (iv) the risk that the Company will not be able to conclude a long-term commercial agreement with any third-party, and (v) those other risks disclosed in the section “Risk Factors” included in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2021. TFF Pharmaceuticals cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. TFF Pharmaceuticals does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur, except as required by law.
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Company Contacts:
Glenn Mattes President and CEO TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc gmattes@tffpharma.com 737-802-1973
Kirk Coleman Chief Financial Officer TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. kcoleman@tffpharma.com 817-989-6358
Investor Relations Contact: Corey Davis, Ph.D. LifeSci Advisors 212-915-2577 cdavis@lifesciadvisors.com
Media Contact:Gwendolyn SchankerLifeSci Communications(269) 921-3607gschanker@lifescicomms.com
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