Nascent Biotech Receives $750k Milestone Payment from BioRay Pharmaceutical

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Nascent Biotech has received a milestone payment of USD $750,000 from BioRay Pharmaceutical as part of their licensing agreement for the monoclonal antibody Pritumumab. This payment marks the second of four payments totaling USD $5 million, following an initial USD $1 million received in April 2021. The next payment of USD $2.5 million is contingent upon FDA approval for a Phase 2 clinical trial, with the final USD $750,000 due upon trial commencement. Pritumumab is currently in Phase 1 trials targeting brain cancer.

Positive

• Received USD $750,000 from BioRay, indicating progress in partnership.
• Potential total of USD $5 million in milestone payments enhances cash flow.
• Pritumumab is progressing to the third cohort in Phase 1 clinical trials.

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• None.

Milestone Payment is the Second of Four in $5M Pritumumab Licensing Deal

VERO BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2022 / Nascent Biotech, Inc. (OTCQB:NBIO) ("Nascent Biotech", "Nascent", or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology Company pioneering the development of monoclonal antibodies targeting treatment of various cancers and viral infections, is pleased to announce that the Company has received a payment totaling USD $750,000 from BioRay Pharmaceutical, Ltd. ("BioRay") in association with the Licensing Agreement established between the two companies in May 2021. This payment represents the Second Payment stipulated in the Licensing Agreement (the "Agreement").

The Agreement grants to BioRay exclusive rights to commercialize Nascent's monoclonal antibody, Pritumumab, in international markets, excluding North America and Central America. Under terms of the Agreement, Nascent will receive a total of USD $5,000,000 to be paid out at various stipulated milestones. The initial payment of USD $1,000,000 was received by Nascent on April 20, 2021.

This second payment of USD $750,000 was received by Nascent for entering the third cohort in Nascent's first Phase 1 clinical trial of Pritumumab.

A third payment of USD $2,500,000 will be received by Nascent upon approval from the FDA to conduct a Phase 2 clinical trial of Pritumumab. The final USD $750,000 payment will be received by Nascent upon the commencement of the Phase 2 clinical trial.

"There continue to be significant unmet medical needs across a variety of cancers," remarked Sean Carrick, CEO of Nascent Biotech. "We are highly encouraged by Pritumumab's potential as an innovative, first-in-class treatment candidate, and we are delighted to be working closely with BioRay in this collaboration."

About Nascent Biotech Inc

Nascent Biotech, Inc. (OTCQB:NBIO) is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering the development of monoclonal antibodies to be used in the treatment of various cancers helping millions of people worldwide. Its products are not yet commercially available. The Company's lead candidate, Pritumumab (PTB), is a monoclonal Antibody (Mab) that is being studied in Phase I clinical trials for the treatment of Brain Cancer.

For further information please visit our website www.nascentbiotech.com.

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Statements in this press release about our future expectations constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, and our actual results could differ materially from expected results. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, Nascent Biotech Inc's ability to target the medical professionals; Nascent Biotech Inc's ability to raise capital; as well as other risks. Additional information about these and other factors may be described in the Nascent Biotech Inc's Form 10, filed on May 2, 2015, and future subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this statement or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

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Nascent Biotech, Inc.
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sean.carrick@nascentbiotech.com

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FAQ

What is the latest milestone payment Nascent Biotech received for Pritumumab?

Nascent Biotech received a milestone payment of USD $750,000 from BioRay Pharmaceutical.

How much total funding can Nascent Biotech secure from the licensing agreement?

The total funding from the licensing agreement with BioRay is USD $5 million.

What stage is Pritumumab currently in regarding clinical trials?

Pritumumab is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials.

What is the amount of the next payment due from BioRay to Nascent Biotech?

The next payment from BioRay to Nascent Biotech is USD $2.5 million, contingent on FDA approval for a Phase 2 trial.

What does the licensing agreement between Nascent Biotech and BioRay cover?

The licensing agreement grants BioRay exclusive rights to commercialize Pritumumab in international markets, excluding North and Central America.