Todos Medical Initiates Validation Plan for PCR-based Avian Influenza A (H5N1, Bird Flu) Test at CLIA/CAP Testing Lab Provista Diagnostics

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Todos Medical, Ltd. (OTCQB: TOMDF) has initiated a validation plan for a PCR-based test for Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in humans at its CLIA/CAP-certified lab, Provista Diagnostics. The current H5N1 strain is notably deadly, with a 56% mortality rate in humans. Over 58 million poultry have been affected across the U.S., raising concerns about its potential mutation to more transmissible forms. CEO Gerald E. Commissiong emphasized the importance of their automated testing capabilities in addressing airborne pathogens. Todos Medical specializes in diagnostic solutions for cancer and is also expanding into neurodegenerative disorder detection.

Positive

• Initiation of H5N1 PCR testing may open new markets for Todos Medical.
• Strengthened capabilities in monitoring airborne pathogens could enhance company's reputation.

Negative

• H5N1 has a 56% mortality rate in humans, posing risks to public health and indicating potential liability.
• The need for validation could delay market entry of the H5N1 test, impacting revenue.

New York, NY, and Tel Aviv, ISRAEL, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Todos Medical, Ltd. (OTCQB: TOMDF), a comprehensive medical diagnostics and related solutions company, today announced that its CLIA/CAP-certified laboratory Provista Diagnostics has initiated a validation plan for PCR-based Avian Influenza A (H5N1, bird flu) human testing. Under the plan, the Company will validate commercial and internally developed H5N1 PCR reagents and launch the most sensitive test. The H5N1 PCR test is being developed as a Laboratory Developed Test (LDT).

The currently circulating strain of H5N1, which has been the most transmissible and most deadly to date, has successfully crossed over from birds to mammals, with various land and sea animals, including skunks, foxes, raccoons, bears, minks, mountain lions, sea lions, seals and dolphins having confirmed H5N1 infection at death. Over 58 million poultry birds have been affected, and cases in birds have been reported in every state in the US. There is concern among leading scientists that the current strain of H5N1 could mutate to become more transmissible towards humans. Ecuador reported the first human case of H5N1 for 2023 in a 9-year old girl in January. When H5N1 does infect humans, historical data gathered shows it has a 56% mortality rate.

“The significant investment we have made to automate COVID PCR testing at Provista is now allowing us deploy this capability to help monitor for Bird Flu (H5N1, Avian Flu) in the human population,” said Gerald E. Commissiong, President & CEO of Todos Medical. “Our ability to quickly scale up testing for airborne pathogens will be crucial going forward as we encounter airborne viral illnesses more regularly as a result of climate change and the general decline in human immunity stemming from broad SARS-CoV-2 transmission.”

About Todos Medical Ltd.
Founded in Rehovot, Israel with offices in New York City, Todos Medical Ltd. (OTCQB: TOMDF) engineers life-saving diagnostic solutions for the early detection of a variety of cancers. The Company's state-of-the-art and patented Todos Biochemical Infrared Analyses (TBIA) is a proprietary cancer-screening technology using peripheral blood analysis that examines cancer's influence on the immune system, looking for biochemical changes in blood mononuclear cells and plasma. Todos’ two internally developed cancer-screening tests, TMB-1 and TMB-2 have received a CE mark in Europe. Todos recently acquired U.S.-based medical diagnostics company Provista Diagnostics, Inc. to gain rights to its Alpharetta, Georgia-based CLIA/CAP certified lab currently performing PCR COVID testing, Long COVID Panel, and Provista's proprietary commercial-stage Videssa® breast cancer blood test. For more information, please visit www.provistadx.com.

Todos is also developing blood tests for the early detection of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease. The Lymphocyte Proliferation Test (LymPro Test™) is a diagnostic blood test that determines the ability of peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs) and monocytes to withstand an exogenous mitogenic stimulation that induces them to enter the cell cycle. It is believed that certain diseases, most notably Alzheimer's disease, are the result of compromised cellular machinery that leads to aberrant cell cycle re-entry by neurons, which then leads to apoptosis. LymPro is unique in the use of peripheral blood lymphocytes as a surrogate for neuronal cell function, suggesting a common relationship between PBLs and neurons in the brain.

Todos formed the Israeli-based majority-owned joint venture 3CL Pharma, Ltd with NLC Pharma in March of 2022 to consolidate all of the intellectual property pursuing the development of diagnostic tests targeting the 3CL protease, as well as 3CL protease inhibitor botanical and pharmaceutical products that target a fundamental reproductive mechanism of coronaviruses. 3CL Pharma, through Todos’ brand, has commercialized the 3CL protease inhibitor immune support dietary supplement Tollovid® in the United States, is developing the dual mechanism 3CL protease inhibitor & anti-cytokine therapeutic drug candidate Tollovir®, while also developing the 3CL protease inhibitor diagnostic TolloTest™.

To purchase Tollovid please visit Amazon or www.MyTollovid.com. For more information, please visit https://www.todosmedical.com/.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. For example, forward-looking statements are used when discussing our expected clinical development programs and clinical trials. These forward-looking statements are based only on current expectations of management, and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including the risks and uncertainties related to the progress, timing, cost, and results of clinical trials and product development programs; difficulties or delays in obtaining regulatory approval or patent protection for product candidates; competition from other biotechnology companies; and our ability to obtain additional funding required to conduct our research, development and commercialization activities. In addition, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: changes in technology and market requirements; delays or obstacles in launching our clinical trials; changes in legislation; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; lack of validation of our technology as we progress further and lack of acceptance of our methods by the scientific community; inability to retain or attract key employees whose knowledge is essential to the development of our products; unforeseen scientific difficulties that may develop with our process; greater cost of final product than anticipated; loss of market share and pressure on pricing resulting from the competition; and laboratory results that do not translate to equally good results in real settings, all of which could cause the actual results or performance to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, Todos Medical does not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Todos Medical, please refer to its reports filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Todos Corporate Contact:
Gerald Commissiong
CEO
Todos Medical
917.983.4229
Gerald@todosmedical.com

FAQ

What is Todos Medical's latest announcement regarding H5N1 testing?

Todos Medical announced a validation plan for a PCR-based test for H5N1 at its Provista Diagnostics lab.

What is the significance of the H5N1 strain reported by Todos Medical?

The current H5N1 strain has a mortality rate of 56% in humans and has spread to various mammals.

How many poultry birds have been affected by H5N1 in the U.S.?

Over 58 million poultry birds have been infected with H5N1 in the U.S.

What capabilities has Todos Medical developed for testing airborne pathogens?

Todos Medical has automated its COVID PCR testing capabilities to scale up testing for airborne pathogens like H5N1.

What other areas is Todos Medical focusing on apart from H5N1 testing?

Todos Medical is developing diagnostics for cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.