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Tiprelestat was safe and well tolerated, with initial signs of clinical efficacy KIEL, Germany I December 9, 2024 I tiakis Biotech AG , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for life-threatening pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases, today announced the results of its randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical Phase Ib/II COMCOVID trial evaluating Tiprelestat for the treatment of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19. In 2021, tiakis Biotech received support from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (“BMBF”) to initiate the COMCOVID trial. Tiprelestat (human recombinant Elafin) is an anti-inflammatory human protein and a reversible inhibitor of human neutrophil elastase and proteinase 3 as well as an inhibitor of the formation of neutrophil exosomes and neutrophil extracellular traps. The compound is in development as a potential therapeutic in diseases characterized by an adverse overreaction of innate immune responses, e.g., pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) or COVID-19. During the study period, tiakis had to adapt to changes in the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a significant decrease in the rate of hospitalizations due to this disease. 17 patients could be recruited and treated (9 Tiprelestat, 8 placebo) until the end of the trial period. Even though the power of the small sample size of this study does not allow for a reliable efficacy assessment, it was decided to report all efficacy results. From an exploratory perspective, it is interesting to note that the number of days (mean ± SD) with any oxygen support (i.e. COVID-19 WHO-CPS ≥5 score points) was lower in the Tiprelestat group (2.4 ± 3.6 days) compared to placebo (4.0 ± 6.2 days). In addition, the number of days with relevant renal issues after day 1 was zero in the Tiprelestat group (0 ± 0) compared to the placebo group (1.5 ± 4.2). Consistent with previous clinical trials, the results regarding adverse events, clinical laboratory parameters and vital signs demonstrate that Tiprelestat was safe and well tolerated when administered via infusion in a multiple dose regimen over 7 days. In addition, results of pharmacokinetic evaluation show that Tiprelestat does not accumulate in blood plasma. “Although the trial did not reach the targeted patient number and we cannot draw a reliable conclusion on efficacy, the data reinforce our confidence in the safety profile of Tiprelestat, indicating that it can be administered repeatedly without significant adverse effects in this patient population aged up to 89 years and suffering from a severe inflammatory lung disease,” said Dr. Michael Dreher, Professor of Medicine / Pneumology and Head of the Department of Pneumology and Intensive Care Medicine at the University Hospital Aachen, Germany, and lead medical investigator of the COMCOVID trial. “The solid safety and supportive data in such a diverse and vulnerable patient population will strengthen the development of Tiprelestat in other pulmonary diseases. I would like to thank all our colleagues and partners for their fantastic work under such challenging and unprecedented pandemic conditions,” added Martin Voss, CEO of tiakis Biotech AG. The summary of the clinical study report is publicly available in the German Registry for Clinical Trials ( https://drks.de/search/en/trial/DRKS00031463 ). About tiakis Biotech tiakis Biotech AG is an innovative, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company specializing in groundbreaking approaches to protect human tissues and organ structures. The Company develops anti-inflammatory treatments to prevent severe organ damage and failure, particularly after invasive surgeries, with a primary focus on pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). tiakis´ lead candidate Tiprelestat is in clinical development and addresses unmet medical needs in life-threatening conditions. The Company is based in Kiel, Germany. For further information, please visit https://tiakis.bio. SOURCE: tiakis Biotech

KIEL, GERMANY / ACCESSWIRE / May 16, 2023 / tiakis Biotech AG (tiakis), in collaboration with its CDMO partner Northway Biotech, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a technology transfer and ramp-up of manufacturing capabilities for Tiprelestat, a pioneering anti-inflammatory and tissue-protective drug being developed for the prevention of postoperative inflammatory complications following major surgery, treatment of COVID-19 and pulmonary arterial hypertension. For the first time worldwide, a clinical trial is being supported by Tiprelestat study material produced at an industrial fermentation scale, representing a ten-fold increase in manufacturing potential to 3,000 L. tiakis Biotech AG and Northway Biotech collaboration tiakis Biotech AG and Northway Biotech: Successful Tech Transfer and Expansion of Manufacturing Capabilities for Tiprelestat "The marked increase in manufacturing capabilities lays the foundation for the next stage of tiakis' development programs, with the recent start of our COMCOVID phase Ib/II clinical trial being a prime example," said Martin Voss, tiakis Biotech AG co-CEO. The enhanced production capabilities is a result of the successful completion of a technology transfer and subsequent ramp-up program, achieved in a short time through close collaboration with end-to-end biologics CDMO Northway Biotech, based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Reflecting on this milestone, Vladas Algirdas Bumelis, CEO of Northway Biotech, stated: "The confidence our partners have placed in our two-decade-long expertise has enabled us to collaboratively scale up the process and meet tiakis' deadlines. Our state-of-the-art 3,000 L stainless-steel fermenter train was utilized to carry out the implementation successfully. We extend our sincere well-wishes to our partners as they move forward with their innovative drug through clinical trials, and we look forward to future collaborations." André Markmann, VP Business Development of Northway Biotech, added: "This partnership exemplifies our commitment to assist our partners in achieving their objectives by leveraging our technical expertise and operational capabilities. We are immensely proud to be part of this groundbreaking project, which addresses a significant unmet medical need." By attaining this pharmaceutical and technological milestone, tiakis and Northway Biotech have demonstrated their capabilities to pave the way towards groundbreaking achievements as pioneers in their respective fields. The success of this fast-paced project is characterized by strong collaborative interaction, mutual trust, and flexibility between the two companies. About Tiprelestat tiakis biopharmaceutical drug candidate Tiprelestat promises an excellent therapeutic benefit-risk pro use as an anti-inflammatory and tissue-protective drug. Tiprelestat is identical to the human protein elafin with high specificity for tissue-destroying and inflammation-promoting proteases. The development program of Tiprelestat is focused on the late-stage development of Tiprelestat in major surgery and early-stage development in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and COVID-19. About tiakis Biotech AG tiakis focuses on the discovery and development of therapeutic solutions based on its innovative biopharmaceutical Tiprelestat for life-threatening surgeries and life-threatening diseases such as PAH and COVID-19. tiakis seeks partners and investors for the development, commercial-scale manufacturing, marketing and distribution of the product. The company tiakis Biotech AG is located in Kiel, Germany ( ). About Northway Biotech Northway Biotech is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) supporting customers worldwide. Its highly experienced, professional team executes projects at any stage, from cell line construction and process development to cGMP manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products. The company's wide-ranging expertise and vertically integrated service offering translate to the ability to rapidly execute multiple projects from its state-of-the-art GMP facilities while ensuring full process and product compliance at all stages of research, development and commercial manufacturing. Northway Biotech is a privately owned company founded in 2004 and located in Vilnius, Lithuania, London, United Kingdom, and in Waltham, MA, US. Further information can be found on Northway's website . Contact Information Vladas Bumelis CEO and Chairman of the Board vladas.bumelis@northwaybiotech.com SOURCE: Northway Biotech View source version on accesswire.com: