Genprex Receives Notice of Allowance for Multiple Patents for Reqorsa® Gene Therapy with PD-L1 and PD-1 Antibodies to Treat Cancers

Core Viewpoint - Genprex, Inc. has received patent allowances for its lead drug candidate, Reqorsa® Gene Therapy, in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors, enhancing its intellectual property portfolio for oncology treatments [1][2][3] Intellectual Property Developments - The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the European Patent Office have issued Notices of Allowance for patents covering the use of Reqorsa in combination with PD-L1 and PD-1 antibodies, respectively, with both patents set to expire in 2037 at the earliest [1][3] - Genprex has also secured patents for Reqorsa in combination with PD-L1 antibodies in Korea and is pursuing additional patent applications in Europe, Canada, Brazil, China, and Israel [3] Clinical Trial Information - The Acclaim-3 study is a Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating Reqorsa in combination with Genentech's Tecentriq® for patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) [5] - The Acclaim-3 trial has received FDA Fast Track Designation and Orphan Drug Designation, indicating its potential significance in treating this patient population [5] Company Overview - Genprex, Inc. is a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing therapies for cancer and diabetes, utilizing a non-viral Oncoprex® Delivery System for its gene therapies [6] - The company's lead product candidate, Reqorsa, is being evaluated in clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC), both of which have received FDA Fast Track Designation [6]