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Northstrive Biosciences Strengthens IP Portfolio with New US Patent
Filings for EL-22 and EL-32 Programs Covering Obesity and Animal Health
Newport Beach, CA - April 29, 2025 - Northstrive
Biosciences Inc. ("Northstrive"), a subsidiary of PMGC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ELAB) (the "Company," "PMGC,"
"we," or "our"), today announced the filing of four novel patent applications for its two candidates EL-22 and
EL-32. These patent applications cover the animal market, as well as treating muscle loss in obese patients, both as standalone and combination
therapies alongside GLP-1 receptor agonists.
The Company filed the following four patents today:
The Company believes these newly filed patent applications support
the development of Northstrive's engineered probiotic platform, designed to advance human obesity care by preserving muscle mass
while reducing fat mass, with additional potential applications in animal health.
"We believe that EL-22 and EL-32 have the potential to treat
obesity in combination with GLP-1 receptor agonists, while also serving as the foundation to a potential range of animal health products",
said Deniel Mero, Co-Founder of Northstrive. "These patent applications strengthen our IP portfolio as we advance on our mission
transform the standard of care for obesity and break into the animal health market."
Northstrive's patent portfolio now includes 8 patent applications
and 5 issued patents that provide adequate protection in focus markets, including the USA, Japan, China and Korea.
| Licensed Product / Nation | Patent Application Serial No. | Title: | ||
| EL-32 USA | US 18/627,462 | Pharmaceutical composition for alleviation, treatment, and prevention of sarcopenia containing microorganism transformed with cell surface display vector operably linked with gene encoding myostatin and activin A proteins as active ingredient | ||
| EL-32 Korea | 10-2022-0136606 | A pharmaceutical composition for alleviation, treatment and prevention of sarcopenia containing a microorganism transformed with a vector expressing myostatin and activin A on the cell surface as an active ingredient | ||
| EL-22 USA | US 18/895,501 | Fusion Protein of Myo-2 for Use in Treating Muscle Loss in Obese Patients | ||
| EL-22 USA | US 18/895,519 | Combination Therapy of a Fusion Protein of Myo-2 with a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist for Use in Treating Muscle Loss in Obese Patients | ||
| EL-22 (Animals) USA | US 19/191,246 | Fusion Protein of Myo-2 for Use in Encouraging Muscle Growth in Animals | ||
| EL-32 USA | US 19/191,209 | Pharmaceutical Composition for Treatment of Muscle Loss Due to Obesity Treatments | ||
| EL-32 USA | US 19/191,226 | Combination Therapy for Treatment of Muscle Loss Due to Obesity Treatments utilizing GLP-1 receptor agonists | ||
| EL-32 (Animals) USA | 19/191,258 | Animal Feed Additive to Encourage Muscle Growth |
| Patent No. | Registration No. | Title: | ||
| EL-22 Korea | 10-0857861-0000 | Surface Expression Vector for Fusion Protein of Myo-2 Peptide Multimer and Myostatin, and Microorganism Transformed by Thereof | ||
| EL-22 Korea | 10-0872042-0000 | Cell Surface Expression Vector of Myostatin and Microorganisms Transformed Thereby | ||
| EL-22 USA | US 8470551 | Surface Expression Vector for Fusion Protein of Myo-2 Peptide Multimer and Myostatin, and Microorganism Transformed by Thereof | ||
| EL-22 Japan | US 5634867 | Surface Expression Vector for Fusion Protein of Myo-2 Peptide Multimer and Myostatin, and Microorganism Transformed by Thereof | ||
| EL-22 China | ZL200780101116.2 | Surface Expression Vector for Fusion Protein of Myo-2 Peptide Multimer and Myostatin, and Microorganism Transformed by Thereof |
About Northstrive Biosciences Inc.
Northstrive Biosciences Inc., a PMGC Holdings Inc. company, is a biopharmaceutical
company focusing on the development and acquisition of cutting-edge aesthetic medicines. Northstrive's lead asset, EL-22, leverages
an engineered probiotic approach to address obesity's pressing issue of preserving muscle while on weight loss treatments, including
GLP-1 receptor agonists. For more information, please visit www.northstrivebio.com.
About PMGC Holdings Inc.
PMGC Holdings Inc. is a diversified holding company that manages and
grows its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, investments, and development across various industries. Currently, our portfolio consists
of three wholly owned subsidiaries: Northstrive Biosciences Inc., PMGC Research Inc., and PMGC Capital LLC. We are committed to exploring
opportunities in multiple sectors to maximize growth and value. For more information, please visit https://www.pmgcholdings.com.
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