Tonix Pharmaceuticals Announces Peer-Reviewed Publication in Cancer Cell Journal Highlighting Positive Preclinical Data of mTNX-1700 in Gastric Cancer Animal Models

Core Insights - The combination treatment of mTNX-1700 with anti-PD1 antibody has shown increased survival and decreased metastases in animal models of gastric cancer compared to anti-PD1 treatment alone [1][3] - mTNX-1700 activates cancer-killing CD8+ T cells and limits neutrophil-mediated immune evasion, indicating its potential in overcoming resistance to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy [1][2] Company Overview - Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. is a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company with marketed products and a pipeline of development candidates, focusing on immunology and oncology [1][7] - The company is developing TNX-1700, a fusion protein for the treatment of gastric and colorectal cancers, under a license from Columbia University [4][5] Research Findings - The study published in Cancer Cell demonstrates that mTNX-1700 in combination with anti-PD-1 therapy shrank primary tumors, reduced liver and lung metastases, and increased survival in mouse models [2][3] - The research highlights the role of Trefoil Factor 2 (TFF2) in reducing immunosuppressive neutrophils and enhancing anti-tumoral CD8+ T cell responses [3][4] Future Development - Tonix Pharmaceuticals aims to further develop TNX-1700 to address the challenges of anti-PD-1 resistant cancers, with ongoing studies to identify potential clinical biomarkers [2][3] - The collaboration with Columbia University is expected to enhance understanding of TFF2's role in the tumor microenvironment and its impact on immunotherapy resistance [3][4]