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WednesdaySep 11, 2019 10:17 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: GNPX) TUSC2 Found to Prevent Tumor Growth in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer by Independent Researchers

Clinical-stage gene therapy company Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX) this morning announced that non-affiliated, independent researchers have reported in a recent study that TUSC2, a tumor suppressor gene and the active agent in Genprex’s Oncoprex(TM) immunogene therapy, prevented tumor growth in triple-negative breast cancer (“TNBC”). Currently considered an incurable cancer, there are limited therapeutic options available for TNBC. “The results of the study evaluating TUSC2 for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer are encouraging,” Genprex Chairman and CEO Rodney Varner said in the news release. “We believe that the data reported in this Nature article by independent researchers supports our belief that…

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ThursdaySep 05, 2019 9:19 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Issues Corporate Update; Set to Present at H.C. Wainwright 21st Annual Global Investment Conference

Clinical-stage gene therapy company Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX) on Tuesday issued an update regarding its clinical development programs, manufacturing and strategy for bringing its Oncoprex(TM) immunogene therapy to market. A corporate presentation is available on GNPX’s website which details anticipated milestones and future guidance for the company. “These milestones emphasize our commitment to developing potentially life-changing gene technologies for cancer patients who need them most,” Genprex chairman and chief executive officer Rodney Varner stated in the news release. “We continue to dedicate our efforts toward developing Oncoprex for non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”) and we believe that achievement of these milestones…

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WednesdayAug 21, 2019 10:12 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Chairman and CEO to Present at the 4th Annual Disruptive Growth Conference

Clinical-stage gene therapy company Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX) this morning announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rodney Varner, is scheduled to present at the 4th Annual Disruptive Growth Conference. ReedSmith is hosting the event, which features growth companies with disruptive technologies and business models across a variety of sectors, at its offices at 599 Lexington Avenue in New York City on September 4, 2019. The Genprex presentation is slated for 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time in Presentation Room A/B. To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/oGep8 About Genprex, Inc. Genprex, Inc. is a clinical stage gene…

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TuesdayAug 13, 2019 9:59 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Announces Recent Achievements as Part of Overall Expansion Strategy

Clinical-stage gene therapy company Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX) this morning announced its recent achievements as part of the company’s overall strategy to expand its clinical development programs and bring its lead drug candidate, Oncoprex(TM) immunogene therapy, to commercialization. Per the update, Genprex has published recent as well as historical achievements to its newly launched, interactive corporate timeline, which can be found on the company’s website. “Since Genprex’s IPO last year, we have made significant progress in many areas of the company, including progress toward expansion of our clinical programs and sponsored research, our manufacturing process development and scalability, and the growth…

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TuesdayAug 06, 2019 11:02 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: GNPX) Manufacturing Partner Aldevron Completes Significant Manufacturing Step for Initial Product Candidate, Oncoprex(TM)

Clinical-stage gene therapy company Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX) this morning announced that its manufacturing partner, Aldevron, has successfully completed the manufacturing of the TUSC2 (Tumor Suppressor Candidate 2) plasmid DNA per the manufacturing agreement between the companies that was disclosed in September 2018. According to the update, Genprex’s Oncoprex(TM), the company’s initial product candidate, consists of a TUSC2 plasmid DNA manufactured by Aldevron encapsulated in a nanovesicle made from lipid molecules with a positive electrical charge. Historically, manufacturing steps have been done for Genprex at MD Anderson Cancer Center, but, since Genprex’s IPO, the company has been working to transfer and…

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WednesdayJul 31, 2019 10:37 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Initiates First Phase of Branding Lead Drug Candidate

Clinical-stage gene therapy company Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX) this morning announced it has initiated the first phase of branding its lead drug candidate, Oncoprex(TM) immunogene therapy, and has completed and submitted non-proprietary drug name selections to the American Medical Association’s United States Adopted Names (“USAN”) Council. According to the update, Genprex will, upon receipt of USAN feedback expected later this year, submit its non-proprietary drug name selections to the World Health Organization for International Nonproprietary Names (“INN”) status. By mid-2020, the company expects to obtain an approved non-proprietary drug name. “Developing and obtaining regulatory approval of a non-proprietary drug name is…

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MondayJul 01, 2019 10:33 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Provides Update on Lead Drug Candidate for Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Clinical-stage gene therapy company Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) this morning provided an update on the development of its lead drug candidate, Oncoprex(TM) immunogene therapy, in combination with immunotherapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). Based on data from the ongoing study through GNPX’s July 2018 sponsored research agreement with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, as well as prior clinical and pre-clinical studies, Genprex is working with its scientific advisory board and outside consultants to design a clinical trial for Oncoprex. According to the update, the new study will focus on Oncoprex in combination with…

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TuesdayMay 21, 2019 11:45 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Details Plans to Present at Sachs 5th Annual Immuno-Oncology BD&L and Investment Forum

Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene-therapy company, this morning announced that it will be presenting at the upcoming Sachs 5th Annual Immuno-Oncology BD&L and Investment Forum at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago on May 31, 2019. Per the update, Genprex President and COO Julien Pham, MD, MPH, will lead the company’s presentation at 11:10 a.m. CT in the Waldorf Astoria Chicago’s Sinclair Ballroom. Pham will also be available for one-on-one meetings at the event. To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/MgN2d About Genprex Inc. Genprex, Inc. is a clinical stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for cancer…

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WednesdayMay 08, 2019 10:11 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Retains Pharmaceutical Branding Agency to Oversee Lead Drug Candidate Naming Process

Clinical-stage, gene-therapy company Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX) this morning announced that it has retained the services of leading pharmaceutical branding agency, Addison Whitney, representing the next step toward commercialization of its lead drug candidate. Utilizing its 28-year history, Addison Whitney will oversee the proprietary and non-proprietary drug naming process for the company’s drug candidate for non-small cell lung cancer, presently known as Oncoprex(TM) immunogene therapy. “Retaining Addison Whitney is an important step in bringing our drug candidate to market,” Genprex Chairman and CEO Rodney Varner stated in the news release. “Obtaining regulatory approval of proprietary and non-proprietary drug names is a…

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MondayApr 08, 2019 11:46 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Collaborators Report Positive Preclinical Data at 2019 AACR Annual Meeting

Clinical-stage gene therapy company Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) this morning announced that its collaborators from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (“MD Anderson”) detailed positive preclinical data, in a poster presented at the American Association of Cancer Research Meeting 2019, regarding the combination of the TUSC2 gene with an anti-PD1 antibody, pembrolizumab, for the treatment of lung cancer. TUSC2 is a tumor suppressor gene and the active agent in Genprex’s Oncoprex immunogene therapy. “Development of an improved humanized patient-derived xenograft, Hu-PDX, mouse model for evaluation of antitumor immune response in lung cancer,” was the title of the poster,…

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