Company continues progress across Ampligen® clinical development programs
Growing body of promising data demonstrates Ampligen's potential to address multiple high-value indications
OCALA, Fla., Feb. 29, 2024 (NYSE American: AIM) ("AIM" or the "Company") today highlighted recent accomplishments and provided a business outlook. AIM's dsRNA product candidate, Ampligen® (rintatolimod), is being evaluated as a combinational therapy for the treatment of a variety of solid tumor types in multiple clinical trials - both underway and planned - at major cancer research centers around the country.
Recent Highlights
- AMP-518 Clinical Study: Phase 2 study evaluating Ampligen as a potential therapeutic for people with the Post-COVID condition of fatigue
- Completed treatment in study (https://aimimmuno.com/aim-immunotech-completes-treatment-of-last-subject-in-phase-2-study-evaluating-ampligen-for-the-treatment-of-post-covid-conditions/)
- Reported positive topline results (https://aimimmuno.com/aim-immunotech-reports-positive-topline-results-from-phase-2-study-evaluating-ampligen-for-the-treatment-of-post-covid-conditions/) offering preliminary evidence that Ampligen may reduce fatigue in subjects with Post-COVID conditions
- Bolstered intellectual property estate with issuance of key U.S. patent (https://aimimmuno.com/aim-immunotech-bolsters-intellectual-property-estate-for-ampligen-with-issuance-of-two-key-u-s-patents/) for Ampligen in combination with an anti-PD-L1 antibody for the treatment of cancer
- DURIPANC Clinical Study: Phase 1b/2 clinical trial combining AIM's Ampligen with AstraZeneca's anti-PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitor Imfinzi® (durvalumab) for the treatment of pancreatic cancer
- Opened for enrollment and enrolled first subject (https://aimimmuno.com/aim-immunotech-announces-that-the-first-subject-is-enrolled-in-the-phase-1b-2-study-evaluating-ampligen-in-combination-with-astrazenecas-imfinzi-for-the-treatment-of-late-stage-pancreati/) at Erasmus Medical Center ("Erasmus MC")
- First subject dosed (https://aimimmuno.com/aim-immunotech-announces-first-subject-dosed-in-the-netherlands-for-phase-1b-2-study-evaluating-ampligen-rintatolimod-in-combination-with-astrazenecas-imfinzi-durvalumab-for-the-treatment/) at Erasmus MC
"AIM's emphasis throughout 2024 will be building upon our strong foundation of scientific success," said AIM Chief Executive Officer Thomas K. Equels. "Our drug Ampligen is being evaluated in multiple indications - including pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer and Post-COVID conditions - and we believe that success in any one of these areas would mean both dramatic improvement in people's lives and significant value for our stockholders."
Upcoming Expected Ampligen Milestones
Q1 2024
- Advanced Recurrent Ovarian Cancer - Protocol-planned interim results
Q2 2024
- Post-COVID Conditions (AMP-518) - Final dataset
2024
- Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (AMP-270) - First subject dosed
- Publications of data in scientific journals
Ongoing Business Development Update
As previously announced, the Company engaged Azenova, LLC ("Azenova"), a professional business development (BD) consulting firm, to support efforts to partner AIM's pipeline programs with a particular focus on the Company's lead asset, Ampligen®, for the treatment of various malignant solid tumors. Discussions for potential partnership, licensing, and other transactional activities remain ongoing.
In addition to its ongoing clinical and business development activities, the Company will continue to engage with the industry and investment communities by actively participating in meetings, virtual events and key conferences over the course of the year. To stay up to date with the Company's activities visit aimimmuno.comand connect with the Company on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
About AIM ImmunoTech Inc.
AIM ImmunoTech Inc. is an immuno-pharma company focused on the research and development of therapeutics to treat multiple types of cancers, immune disorders and viral diseases, including COVID-19. The Company's lead product is a first-in-class investigational drug called Ampligen®and connect with the Company on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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