Tonix Pharmaceuticals to Present at B. Riley Securities' 2022 Virtual Neuro & Ophthalmology Conference

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Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that CEO Seth Lederman will present at B. Riley Securities' 2022 Virtual Neuro & Ophthalmology Conference on April 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET. A webcast will be available on the company’s website.

Tonix focuses on developing therapeutics for immunology, rare diseases, infectious diseases, and CNS conditions, with several investigational drugs in the pipeline, including TNX-1500 for autoimmune diseases and TNX-2900 for Prader-Willi syndrome, both expecting clinical trials in 2022.

CHATHAM, N.J., April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced today that Seth Lederman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tonix Pharmaceuticals, will present at B. Riley Securities' 2022 Virtual Neuro & Ophthalmology Conference on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.ET.

A webcast of the presentation will be available under the IR Events tab of the Tonix website at www.tonixpharma.com.

About Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.
Tonix is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, licensing, acquiring and developing therapeutics and diagnostics to treat and prevent human disease and alleviate suffering. Tonix’s portfolio is composed of immunology, rare disease, infectious disease, and central nervous system (CNS) product candidates. Tonix’s immunology portfolio includes biologics to address organ transplant rejection, autoimmunity and cancer, including TNX-1500¹ which is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting CD40-ligand being developed for the prevention of allograft and xenograft rejection and for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. A Phase 1 study of TNX-1500 is expected to be initiated in the second half of 2022. Tonix’s rare disease portfolio includes TNX-2900² for the treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome. TNX-2900 has been granted Orphan-Drug Designation by the FDA. Tonix’s infectious disease pipeline includes a vaccine in development to prevent smallpox and monkeypox called TNX-801³, next-generation vaccines to prevent COVID-19, and an antiviral to treat COVID-19. Tonix’s lead vaccine candidates for COVID-19 are TNX-1840 and TNX-1850⁴, which are live virus vaccines based on Tonix’s recombinant pox vaccine (RPV) platform. TNX-3500⁵ (sangivamycin, i.v. solution) is a small molecule antiviral drug to treat acute COVID-19 and is in the pre-IND stage of development. TNX-102 SL⁶, (cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets), is a small molecule drug being developed to treat Long COVID, a chronic post-acute COVID-19 condition. Tonix expects to initiate a Phase 2 study in Long COVID in the second quarter of 2022. The Company’s CNS portfolio includes both small molecules and biologics to treat pain, neurologic, psychiatric and addiction conditions. Tonix’s lead CNS candidate, TNX-102 SL, is in mid-Phase 3 development for the management of fibromyalgia with a new Phase 3 study launched in the second quarter of 2022. Finally, TNX-1300⁷ is a biologic designed to treat cocaine intoxication that is expected to start a Phase 2 trial in the second quarter of 2022. TNX-1300 has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the FDA.

¹TNX-1500 is an investigational new biologic at the pre-IND stage of development and has not been approved for any indication.
²TNX-2900 is an investigational new drug at the pre-IND stage of development and has not been approved for any indication.
³TNX-801 is an investigational new biologic at the pre-IND stage of development and has not been approved for any indication.
⁴TNX-1840 and TNX-1850 are investigational new biologics at the pre-IND stage of development and have not been approved for any indication. 
⁵TNX-3500 is an investigational new drug at the pre-IND stage of development and has not been approved for any indication.
⁶TNX-102 SL is an investigational new drug and has not been approved for any indication.
⁷TNX-1300 is an investigational new biologic and has not been approved for any indication.

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; delays and uncertainties caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic; 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, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 14, 2022, 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.

Contacts

Jessica Morris (corporate)
Tonix Pharmaceuticals
investor.relations@tonixpharma.com
(862) 799-8599

Olipriya Das, Ph.D. (media)
Russo Partners
Olipriya.Das@russopartnersllc.com
(646) 942-5588

Peter Vozzo (investors)
ICR Westwicke
peter.vozzo@westwicke.com
(443) 213-0505

FAQ

When is Tonix Pharmaceuticals presenting at the B. Riley Securities conference?

Tonix Pharmaceuticals will present on April 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Where can I watch the Tonix Pharmaceuticals presentation?

The presentation can be viewed via a webcast on the Tonix Pharmaceuticals website under the IR Events tab.

What is the primary focus of Tonix Pharmaceuticals?

Tonix Pharmaceuticals focuses on developing therapeutics for immunology, rare diseases, infectious diseases, and central nervous system conditions.

What investigational drugs does Tonix Pharmaceuticals have in development?

Tonix has several drugs in development, including TNX-1500 for autoimmune diseases and TNX-2900 for Prader-Willi syndrome, with trials expected in 2022.

What are the key therapeutic areas Tonix Pharmaceuticals is targeting?

Tonix Pharmaceuticals targets immunology, rare diseases, infectious diseases, and central nervous system conditions.