Proceeds to drive development of ONP-002, the Company’s lead intranasal drug candidate for mild traumatic brain injurySARASOTA, Fla., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering intranasal therapeutics for neurological disorders, today announced the successful closing of its previously announced public offering of Series H Convertible Preferred Stock and Warrants. The Company secured total gross proceeds of approximately $16.5 mi ...

Core Insights - Polyrizon Ltd. announced positive preclinical results for its hydrogel-based Trap & Target (T&T) platform, indicating effective drug delivery to the upper nasal cavity, which is crucial for central nervous system (CNS) applications [1][4] Group 1: Study Results - The study, conducted with the University of Parma, showed that Polyrizon's hydrogel formulation achieved over 60% preferential accumulation in the middle and upper turbinates, enhancing nose-to-brain transport [3] - The results suggest potential applications for CNS indications, such as opioid overdose treatment and seizure management, where rapid brain access is critical [3][4] Group 2: Technology Validation - The CEO of Polyrizon emphasized the validation of the T&T technology's ability to achieve localized deposition in favorable nasal regions, which could lead to new therapies for acute neurological and psychiatric conditions [4] - The hydrogel demonstrated consistent delivery to upper nasal segments while maintaining favorable handling characteristics, supporting further preclinical development [4] Group 3: Future Plans - Polyrizon plans to validate these preclinical results in animal models and initiate safety studies as part of its translational roadmap for the T&T technology [5]

SARASOTA, Fla., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE:OGEN), a biotechnology company focused on developing novel intranasal therapies for brain-related disorders, today announced that Chief Medical Officer Dr. James Kelly participated in a panel discussion at the 3rd Nasal Formulation & Delivery Summit, which took place April 1-3, 2025, in Boston, MA. The conference brought together industry leaders to discuss the latest innovations in intranasal drug delivery, with a focus on CNS therape ...

SARASOTA, Fla., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN), a biotechnology company focused on developing novel intranasal therapies for brain-related disorders, today announced that Chief Medical Officer Dr. James Kelly participated in a panel discussion at the 3rd Nasal Formulation & Delivery Summit, which took place April 1-3, 2025, in Boston, MA. The conference brought together industry leaders to discuss the latest innovations in intranasal drug delivery, with a focus on C ...

Raanana, Israel, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polyrizon Ltd. (Nasdaq: PLRZ) (the “Company” or “Polyrizon”), a development stage biotech company specializing in the development of innovative intranasal hydrogels, announced today that it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with a biotech company focused on psychedelic-derived therapeutics (“the psychedelic company”), to develop a novel intranasal formulation for psychedelic-based treatment applications. This agreement aims to leverage Polyri ...