Hoth Therapeutics Announces Development of HT-KIT to Treat Multiple Orphan Diseases, Including Rare Cancers

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Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH) has announced plans to develop its HT-KIT mRNA Frame Shifting Therapeutic targeting rare diseases affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S., including various rare cancers such as aggressive systemic mastocytosis and acute myeloid leukemia. The company aims to secure Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for HT-KIT, which offers extended market exclusivity and financial benefits during development. This strategic move aligns with Hoth's focus on improving treatment options for patients with unmet medical needs.

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• Pursuing Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for HT-KIT, potentially enhancing market exclusivity.
• HT-KIT targets multiple rare cancers, indicating a diversified therapeutic approach.

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NEW YORK, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH) a patient-focused clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced it intends to pursue development of its HT-KIT mRNA Frame Shifting Therapeutic for multiple orphan diseases, which are rare diseases that affect less than 200,000 people in the US. HT-KIT targets a shared cell signaling pathway that may have therapeutic potential for multiple rare cancers, including:

• Aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM), systemic mastocytosis with associated hematological neoplasm (SM-AHN), or mast cell leukemia (MCL)
• Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
• Gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Drugs intended to treat orphan diseases are eligible to apply for Orphan Drug Designation (ODD), which provides multiple benefits to the sponsor during development and after approval. Hoth intends to pursue these benefits as part of the drug development for HT-KIT for treatment of rare cancers.

Benefits of Orphan Drug Designation
Under the Orphan Drug Act, drug companies can apply for ODD, and if granted, the drug will have a status which gives companies exclusive marketing and development rights along with other benefits to recover the costs of researching and developing the drug.  A tax credit of 50% of the qualified clinical drug testing costs awarded upon drug approval is also possible.   Regulatory streamlining and provide special assistance to companies that develop drugs for rare patient populations. In addition to exclusive rights and cost benefits, the FDA will provide protocol assistance, potential decreased wait-time for drug approval, discounts on registration fees, and eligibility for market exclusivity after approval.

Key benefits of ODD:

• 7 years exclusivity post-approval
• Tax credits of 50% off the clinical drug testing cost awarded upon approval
• Waiver of new drug application (NDA)/ biologics license application (BLA) application fee

Hoth recently announced that its novel anti-cancer therapeutic exhibited highly positive results in humanized mast cell neoplasm models, representative in vitro and in vivo models for aggressive, mast cell-derived cancers such as mast cell leukemia and mast cell sarcoma. 

About Hoth Therapeutics, Inc.
Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new generation therapies for unmet medical needs. Hoth's pipeline development is focused to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from indications including atopic dermatitis, skin toxicities associated with cancer therapy, chronic wounds, psoriasis, asthma, acne, and pneumonia. Hoth has also entered into two different agreements to further the development of two therapeutic prospects to prevent or treat COVID-19. To learn more, please visit www.hoththerapeutics.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release includes forward-looking statements based upon Hoth's current expectations which may constitute forward-looking statements for the purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These statements concern Hoth's business strategies; the timing of regulatory submissions; the ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of existing product candidates and any other product candidates we may develop, and the labeling under any approval we may obtain; the timing and costs of clinical trials, the timing and costs of other expenses; market acceptance of our products; the ultimate impact of the current Coronavirus pandemic, or any other health epidemic, on our business, our clinical trials, our research programs, healthcare systems or the global economy as a whole; our intellectual property; our reliance on third party organizations; our competitive position; our industry environment; our anticipated financial and operating results, including anticipated sources of revenues; our assumptions regarding the size of the available market, benefits of our products, product pricing, timing of product launches; management's expectation with respect to future acquisitions; statements regarding our goals, intentions, plans and expectations, including the introduction of new products and markets; and our cash needs and financing plans. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. You should not place reliance on these forward-looking statements, which include words such as "could," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "may," "continue," "predict," "potential," "project" or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of those terms. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee such outcomes. Hoth may not realize its expectations, and its beliefs may not prove correct. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including, without limitation, market conditions and the factors described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Hoth's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Hoth's other filings made with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All such statements speak only as of the date made. Consequently, forward-looking statements should be regarded solely as Hoth's current plans, estimates, and beliefs. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Hoth cannot guarantee future results, events, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Hoth does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to update, republish, or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrences of unanticipated events, except as may be required by applicable law.

Investor Relations Contact:
LR Advisors LLC
Email: investorrelations@hoththerapeutics.com
www.hoththerapeutics.com  
Phone: (678) 570-6791

Media Relations Contact:
Makovsky
Miriam Brito, Assistant Vice President
Email: hoth-mak@makovsky.com
Phone: (914)-406-0435

 

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FAQ

What is Hoth Therapeutics planning to develop?

Hoth Therapeutics is planning to develop its HT-KIT mRNA Frame Shifting Therapeutic for multiple orphan diseases, including rare cancers.

What benefits does Hoth Therapeutics seek by applying for Orphan Drug Designation?

Hoth Therapeutics aims for exclusive marketing rights, tax credits, and regulatory support through Orphan Drug Designation.

Which rare cancers does HT-KIT target?

HT-KIT targets aggressive systemic mastocytosis, acute myeloid leukemia, and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

When was the announcement about HT-KIT made?

The announcement regarding HT-KIT was made on May 3, 2021.