Tegoprubart to be Used as Immunosuppressive Agent in Cohort C of Sernova’s Phase 1/2 Cell Pouch Bio-hybrid Organ Clinical Trial in Patients with Type 1 DiabetesLONDON, Ontario, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sernova Biotherapeutics (“Sernova”) (TSX: SVA) (OTCQB: SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA: PSH) today announced a Collaborative Research Agreement with Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Eledon”) (Nasdaq: ELDN) to evaluate Eledon’s immunosuppressive agent tegoprubart (AT-1501) in Sernova’s ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical tria ...

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Industry Overview - Vaccines are essential biological products for preventing and controlling infectious diseases, representing a core defense in public health systems [1][5] - The Chinese vaccine industry is experiencing rapid growth, with the market size projected to increase from 306.22 billion yuan in 2015 to 1,762.19 billion yuan in 2024, and expected to exceed 300 billion yuan by 2031 [1][5] Industry Chain - The upstream of the vaccine industry includes raw material supply, such as microcarriers, human serum albumin, and packaging materials [3] - The midstream involves vaccine research and production, with key players including Sinopharm, Sinovac, CanSino, Zhifei, and Watson [3] - The downstream consists of vaccine distribution and consumption, reaching end consumers through health service centers and medical institutions [3] Current Industry Status - As of December 31, 2024, 47 companies in China have received vaccine batch approvals, totaling 543 million doses, with a decrease of 5.6% compared to 2023 [7] - The most approved vaccines in 2024 were influenza and rabies vaccines, each exceeding 80 million doses, accounting for 30% of total approvals [9] Market Competition - The Chinese vaccine market is characterized by a diverse competitive landscape, with local companies like Sinopharm and Zhifei rising against foreign giants like Merck and Pfizer [11] - Zhifei has achieved significant growth in international markets, with a 300% increase in exports of its WHO-precertified 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine [11] - Innovative companies like CanSino and Watson are making breakthroughs in mRNA and recombinant protein vaccines, enhancing their market presence [11][12] Future Trends - Technological innovation is driving the vaccine industry forward, with new platforms like mRNA and gene-engineered vaccines emerging [17] - The adult vaccine market is growing, with a 45% increase in HPV vaccine uptake in 2024, indicating a shift in public health awareness [18] - Chinese vaccine companies are expanding internationally, with over 2.5 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines supplied abroad, focusing on markets in Africa and Southeast Asia [19]

LONDON, Ontario and BOSTON, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sernova Biotherapeutics, (TSX: SVA) (OTCQB: SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA: PSH), a leading regenerative medicine company focused on developing its Cell Pouch Bio-hybrid Organ as a functional cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced the appointment of Sernova’s Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Rigby as Interim Chair of the board of directors. Mr. Rigby will assume the Chair role, effective immediately, until a new independent director is appointed to s ...

Company Overview - Sernova Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage company focused on developing regenerative medicine therapeutics, specifically its Cell Pouch Bio-hybrid Organ as a functional cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) [3] - The company collaborates with Evotec to create Bio-hybrid Organs that integrate human donor cells or stem-cell derived islet-like clusters with its Cell Pouch [3] Recent Developments - Mr. Ross Haghighat resigned as Chair of Sernova Biotherapeutics on May 24, 2025, and his resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors [2] - The Board expressed gratitude for Mr. Haghighat's service and wished him well in his future endeavors [2] Product Focus - The Bio-hybrid Organ developed by Sernova consists of non-biomaterials, such as the Cell Pouch, combined with living tissues to restore or enhance the function of compromised organs [3] - The initial focus of Sernova's innovative approach is on treating chronic diseases, particularly T1D and thyroid disorders [3]

Core Insights - Sernova Biotherapeutics has formed a Clinical Advisory Board to guide the development of its Cell Pouch Bio-hybrid Organ as a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) [1][7] Group 1: Clinical Advisory Board Composition - The board consists of five members, chaired by Dr. Robert Gabbay, who has extensive experience in diabetes care and research [2] - Other notable members include: - Dr. Mark Atkinson, a leading researcher in T1D with over 750 publications [3] - Dr. Melena Bellin, an expert in islet cell transplantation for T1D [4] - Dr. Andrew Posselt, a surgeon-scientist specializing in transplant immunology [5] - Dr. Holger Russ, who focuses on regenerative medicine and autoimmune type 1 diabetes [6] Group 2: Company Overview and Technology - Sernova Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage company developing regenerative medicine therapeutics, specifically the Cell Pouch integrated with human donor cells or stem-cell derived islet-like clusters [8] - The Cell Pouch is designed to create bio-hybrid organs that restore or enhance organ function, initially targeting T1D and thyroid disorders [9]

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LONDON, Ontario and BOSTON, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sernova Biotherapeutics, (TSX: SVA) (OTCQB: SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA: PSH), a leading regenerative medicine company focused on developing it’s Cell Pouch Bio-hybrid Organ as a functional cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced that the Company has closed on a secured term loan in the amount of CAD$4,000,000 (the “Loan”) from Navigate Private Yield Fund LP III, a fund managed by Fraser Mackenzie Private Credit Inc. The Loan matures on April 16, ...

Core Viewpoint - Heng Ren Partners is urging Sinovac Biotech Ltd. to disclose the record and payment dates of a special cash dividend and to consider an additional dividend, highlighting the company's significant cash reserves and the need for transparency [1][2][3]. Group 1: Dividend Announcement and Shareholder Demands - Sinovac announced a special cash dividend of $55 per share on April 1, 2025, but has not disclosed the record and payment dates, which Heng Ren deems essential for shareholder trust [2][5]. - Heng Ren is requesting an additional special dividend of $41 per share, which would result in a total payout of $96 per share while leaving Sinovac with over $1.3 billion in net cash, sufficient for its operational needs [1][3][6]. Group 2: Financial Position and Cash Management - After the proposed dividend payments, Sinovac would still hold more than $6.3 billion in net cash and cash equivalents, raising questions about the rationale for retaining such a large cash reserve [3][5]. - The company's financial report as of June 30, 2024, indicates that even without revenue or operating cash flow, the cash on hand could finance nearly nine years of capital expenditures [5]. Group 3: Regulatory Context and Shareholder Rights - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has previously inquired about Sinovac's ability to distribute earnings to U.S. investors, and the company has not identified any restrictions on such distributions [4]. - Heng Ren emphasizes the importance of addressing the issue of excess cash and the need for clear communication regarding dividend payments to ensure shareholders benefit from their investments [4][6].

Core Insights - Sernova Biotherapeutics is advancing its clinical trial for the Cell Pouch Bio-hybrid Organ aimed at treating type 1 diabetes (T1D) and is on track to meet key clinical trial endpoints [2][4][7] Clinical Trial Progress - The Data and Safety Management Board (DSMB) has approved the enrollment of the final patient in Cohort B and Sernova is preparing to advance to Cohort C in the second half of 2025 [3] - The primary endpoint of the ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial is to demonstrate the safety and tolerability of islet transplantation into the Cell Pouch for T1D patients with hypoglycemia unawareness [4] Future Plans - Upon completion of Cohort C, Sernova plans to initiate a T1D clinical trial using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) islet-like clusters in collaboration with Evotec [5] Unique Technology - Sernova's Cell Pouch Bio-hybrid Organ is noted as the only implantable and retrievable cell containment system for islet engraftment currently in U.S. clinical trials, showing islet cell survival from one year to over five years [6] - The ongoing trial has shown no evidence of detrimental fibrosis of the Cell Pouch on histological analysis [6] Company Vision - The company has made significant strategic, operational, and financing progress, with leadership expressing excitement about the potential of the T1D Cell Pouch Bio-hybrid Organ [7]