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HAMPTON, N.J., June 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLDX) today announced data demonstrating that barzolvolimab profoundly improves angioedema at 52 weeks in the Company’s Phase 2 clinical trial in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Angioedema, characterized by swelling of the deeper dermal layers of the skin and mucous membranes, is a painful, debilitating symptom of CSU that has significant impact on quality of life. It commonly affects the face (lips and eyelids), hands, feet, and genitalia but can also involve the tongue, uvula, soft palate, and pharynx¹.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRIX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases, today announced that on June 10, 2025, the company granted inducement awards to seventeen new employees. The grants were made pursuant to Nurix’s 2024 Equity Inducement Plan as an inducement material to the employees’ acceptance of employment with Nurix and were approved by the Compensation Committee of Nurix’s Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tiziana Life Sciences, Ltd. (Nasdaq: TLSA) (“Tiziana” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company developing breakthrough immunomodulation therapies with its lead development candidate, intranasal foralumab, a fully human, anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, today announces that dosing has commenced at the prestigious Weill Cornell Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center in New York City, in its ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating intranasal foralumab in patients with non-active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (na-SPMS). This fifth site complements existing sites at Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the University of Massachusetts.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1317229 B.C. Ltd. (“131” or the “Company”) and Launchit Solutions Inc. (“Launchit”) are pleased to announce that the Company, Launchit and 1001240330 Ontario Inc. (“Subco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, have entered into a business combination agreement dated June 12, 2025 (the “Business Combination Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company will acquire Launchit by way of a three-cornered amalgamation, which will result in the reverse takeover of 131 by Launchit (the “Proposed Transaction”). Upon completion of the Proposed Transaction, the Company will continue to carry on the business of Launchit (thereafter referred to as the “Resulting Issuer”).

– Rademikibart significantly improved lung function and asthma control in patients with eosinophilic-driven type 2 asthma –

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aligos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGS, “Aligos”, “Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patient outcomes through best-in-class therapies for liver and viral diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 26,000 shares of the Company’s stock (the “Inducement Grant”) to newly hired employees on June 10, 2025 (the “Grant Date”), in connection with the commencement of employment.