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Thiogenesis Announces Important Core Patent Allowed in Europe

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Thiogenesis Therapeutics (TSXV: TTI) announces the allowance of a core patent by the European Patent Office titled 'Methods For The Treatment of Cysteamine Sensitive Disorders' (European Patent No. 18858763.8). This patent, set to expire in September 2037, adds to the company's existing patents in the same family granted in the United States (2021) and Japan (2023). The company develops novel thiol compounds, including cysteamine precursors, targeting mitochondrial diseases and related metabolic conditions through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Thiogenesis Therapeutics (TSXV: TTI) annuncia l'approvazione di un brevetto fondamentale da parte dell'Ufficio Europeo dei Brevetti intitolato 'Metodi Per Il Trattamento dei Disturbi Sensibili alla Cisteamina' (Brevetto Europeo No. 18858763.8). Questo brevetto, che scadrà a settembre 2037, si aggiunge ai brevetti esistenti dell'azienda nella stessa famiglia concessi negli Stati Uniti (2021) e in Giappone (2023). L'azienda developa nuovi composti tiolo, inclusi i precursori della cisteamina, mirati a malattie mitocondriali e condizioni metaboliche correlate attraverso le loro proprietà antiossidanti e antinfiammatorie.

Thiogenesis Therapeutics (TSXV: TTI) anuncia la concesión de una patente fundamental por parte de la Oficina Europea de Patentes titulada 'Métodos Para El Tratamiento de Trastornos Sensibles a la Cisteamina' (Número de Patente Europeo No. 18858763.8). Esta patente, que expirará en septiembre de 2037, se suma a las patentes existentes de la compañía en la misma familia concedidas en Estados Unidos (2021) y Japón (2023). La compañía desarrolla nuevos compuestos tiolados, incluidos los precursores de la cisteamina, dirigidos a enfermedades mitocondriales y condiciones metabólicas relacionadas a través de sus propiedades antioxidantes y antiinflamatorias.

Thiogenesis Therapeutics (TSXV: TTI)는 '시스테아민 민감 장애의 치료 방법'이라는 제목의 핵심 특허가 유럽 특허청에 의해 승인되었음을 발표했습니다 (유럽 특허 번호 18858763.8). 이 특허는 2037년 9월에 만료될 예정이며, 미국(2021) 및 일본(2023)에서 부여된 동일한 패밀리의 기존 특허에 추가됩니다. 이 회사는 항산화 및 항염증 특성을 통해 미토콘드리아 질환 및 관련 대사 질환을 표적으로 하는 시스테아민 전구체를 포함한 새로운 티올 화합물을 개발하고 있습니다.

Thiogenesis Therapeutics (TSXV: TTI) annonce l'octroi d'un brevet clé par l'Office Européen des Brevets intitulé 'Méthodes Pour Le Traitement des Troubles Sensibles à la Cystéamine' (Brevet Européen No. 18858763.8). Ce brevet, qui expirera en septembre 2037, s'ajoute aux brevets existants de l'entreprise dans la même famille accordés aux États-Unis (2021) et au Japon (2023). L'entreprise développe de nouveaux composés thiols, y compris des précurseurs de la cystéamine, visant des maladies mitochondriales et des conditions métaboliques connexes grâce à leurs propriétés antioxydantes et anti-inflammatoires.

Thiogenesis Therapeutics (TSXV: TTI) gibt die Genehmigung eines zentralen Patents durch das Europäische Patentamt bekannt, das den Titel 'Verfahren zur Behandlung von cisteaminempfindlichen Störungen' trägt (Europäisches Patent Nr. 18858763.8). Dieses Patent, das im September 2037 ausläuft, ergänzt die bestehenden Patente des Unternehmens in derselben Familie, die in den Vereinigten Staaten (2021) und Japan (2023) erteilt wurden. Das Unternehmen entwickelt neuartige Thiol-Verbindungen, einschließlich Cisteamin-Vorläufern, die auf mitochondriale Erkrankungen und verwandte Stoffwechselzustände abzielen, und zwar durch ihre antioxidativen und entzündungshemmenden Eigenschaften.

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San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - November 4, 2024) - Thiogenesis Therapeutics, Corp. (TSXV: TTI) ("Thiogenesis" or the "Company") a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel thiol compounds, including precursors to cysteamine that have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for mitochondrial diseases and related metabolic conditions; is pleased to announce that one of its core patents titled, "Methods For The Treatment of Cysteamine Sensitive Disorders," has been allowed by the European Patent Office (European Patent No. 18858763.8). The patent is scheduled to expire in September 2037. The new patent allowance in Europe is in addition to patents granted in this same patent family in United States in November 2021 and in Japan in 2023.

About TTI-0102 and Cysteamine

Thiogenesis' lead compound, TTI-0102, is a new chemical entity (NCE) that is an asymmetric disulfide consisting of two different thiols, moreover it is a prodrug that is metabolized into the thiol cysteamine. Thiols, like TTI-0102 and cysteamine, have a functional SH group (containing sulfur and hydrogen) and are versatile bio-active molecules that are known to be involved in a number of biochemical reactions and metabolic processes, making them promising candidates for a number of therapeutic applications.

In particular, certain thiols like cysteamine are precursors to the critical antioxidant glutathione. Glutathione is considered one of the most important antioxidants because it: is uniquely transported into the mitochondria, effectively neutralizes free radicals in the mitochondria and enhances the overall antioxidant defense system. As a result, TTI-0102 has the potential to significantly reduce oxidative stress in the mitochondria - the 'powerplant' of the cell that produces both ATP energy to power cells and volatile free radicals as a by-product. Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance of too many free radicals versus antioxidants in the mitochondria, which can damage cells and exacerbate disease. Oxidative stress is a hallmark of many chronic diseases such as inherited mitochondrial diseases and related metabolic disorders such as fatty liver disease, diabetes and obesity.

TTI-0102 was developed to address the challenges facing thiol-based drugs, including their short half live, adverse side effects and dosing limitations. As a prodrug, it only becomes active after oral administration, leading to a well-tolerated and sustained release of cysteamine that can last over 24 hours. Its active moiety has been previously approved for the lysosomal disease nephropathic cystinosis. As a result, TTI-0102 is eligible for the accelerated 505 (b)(2) regulatory pathway in the U.S. and a similar hybrid pathway in the European Union.

"We are extremely pleased to have this important European patent allowed in addition to our previously granted US and Japanese patents. They provide the Company with significant long term IP protection of our novel thiol compounds, just as we are anticipating the initiation of Phase 2 clinical trials in MELAS, Leigh syndrome and pediatric MASH," said Patrice Rioux, MD, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Thiogenesis. "TTI-0102 has the potential to be the best-in-class method of generating intracellular glutathione and has the promise of yielding meaningful clinical benefits for patients with diseases that have a strong oxidative stress component."

About MELAS

Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy with lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes ("MELAS") is a rare, inherited mitochondrial disorder caused by a mutation in mitochondrial DNA. Initial symptoms include seizures, vomiting, muscle weakness, and fatigue; longer term the disease may cause a loss of motor skills and intellectual disability. Oxidative stress plays an important role in mitochondria and is a potential pathological mechanism of mitochondrial disease, making it a viable target for the treatment of MELAS and other mitochondrial diseases. The prevalence of MELAS is not well understood; however, it has been estimated to occur in approximately 15,000 patients in the US and up to 20,000 in the EU.

About Leigh Syndrome

Leigh syndrome is a rare inherited genetic disease that results from the disruption of normal mitochondrial function, it is usually diagnosed in infancy and affects an estimated 1/40,000 births. Initial symptoms for Leigh syndrome include impaired or weak sucking/breastfeeding capability, loss of motor and communication skills, respiratory issues, poor muscle development, loss of appetite and seizures. There is currently no cure for Leigh syndrome, oxidative stress is a distinguishing feature of the disease.

About Pediatric MASH

Pediatric Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) is a disease of the liver in children and is a more severe form of pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease ("NAFLD"). It is often linked to obesity and characterized by inflammation, accumulation of fat and scarring (fibrosis) in the liver. There are estimated to be well-over 1,000,000 children in the U.S. with pediatric MASH, for which there are no approved drugs or treatments.

About Thiogenesis

Thiogenesis Therapeutics, Corp. (TSXV: TTI) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company operating through its wholly owned subsidiary based in San Diego, CA. The Company is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange. Thiogenesis is developing sulfur-containing prodrugs that act as precursors to previously approved thiol compounds, with the potential to treat serious pediatric diseases with unmet medical needs. Prodrugs are drugs that contain previously approved active ingredients and are modified so that they only become active when metabolized. For regulatory purposes prodrugs can use existing third-party safety data in regulatory submissions in the streamlined 505 (b)(2) regulatory pathway in the U.S., and its equivalent hybrid system in Europe, to proceed into human efficacy trials with regulatory approval. Prodrugs may enhance the profile of the active ingredient to increase its bioavailability and reduce side effects. The Company's initial target indications include MELAS, Leigh syndrome, pediatric MASH and Rett syndrome.

For further information, please contact:

Brook Riggins, Director, and CFO

Email: info@thiogenesis.com
Tel.: (888) 223-9165

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively referred to herein as "forward- looking statements") within the meaning of Canadian securities laws including, without limitation, statements with respect to the future investments by the Company. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which are inherently uncertain, are based on estimates and assumptions, and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties (both general and specific) that contribute to the possibility that the future events or circumstances contemplated by the forward-looking statements will not occur. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, and the assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements included in this document, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions, or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur, which may cause the Company's actual performance and results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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FAQ

What patent did Thiogenesis (TTIPF) receive in Europe?

Thiogenesis received allowance for its patent titled 'Methods For The Treatment of Cysteamine Sensitive Disorders' (European Patent No. 18858763.8) from the European Patent Office.

When will Thiogenesis's (TTIPF) European patent expire?

The European patent is scheduled to expire in September 2037.

In which countries does Thiogenesis (TTIPF) now hold patents for its cysteamine treatment methods?

Thiogenesis holds patents for its cysteamine treatment methods in the United States (granted 2021), Japan (granted 2023), and now Europe.

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