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Moleculin Announces it Has No Exposure to Silicon Valley Bank Situation

Key Takeaway: Moleculin Biotech, Inc. announced that it has no deposits or investments with Silicon Valley Bank, which recently came under control of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. due to liquidity issues. The company emphasizes its growing pipeline focused on treatments for hard-to-treat tumors and viruses. Notable programs include Annamycin for acute myeloid leukemia and WP1066 for targeting various cancers.

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  • Moleculin confirmed it has no financial exposure to the SVB situation.
  • The company's pipeline includes innovative treatments for hard-to-treat cancers and viruses.
  • Annamycin is aimed at addressing multidrug resistance in cancer therapies.

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HOUSTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBRX) (Moleculin or the Company), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with a growing pipeline, including Phase 2 clinical programs, for hard-to-treat tumors and viruses, today announced that it is aware that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has taken control of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) due to liquidity concerns. The Company confirms it does not hold any deposits or investments at SVB.
About Moleculin Biotech, Inc.
Moleculin Biotech, Inc. is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with a growing pipeline, including Phase 2 clinical programs, for hard-to-treat tumors and viruses. The Company's lead program, Annamycin is a next-generation anthracycline designed to avoid multidrug resistance mechanisms with little to no cardiotoxicity. Annamycin is currently in development for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and soft tissue sarcoma (STS) lung metastases.
Additionally, the Company is developing WP1066, an Immune/Transcription Modulator capable of inhibiting p-STAT3 and other oncogenic transcription factors while also stimulating a natural immune response, targeting brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers, and WP1220, an analog to WP1066, for the topical treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Moleculin is also engaged in the development of a portfolio of antimetabolites, including WP1122 for the potential treatment of COVID-19 and other viruses, as well as cancer indications including brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers.
For more information about the Company, please visit www.moleculin.com and connect on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moleculin Biotech, Inc. known for?

Moleculin Biotech, Inc. is recognized for its clinical-stage pipeline targeting hard-to-treat tumors and viruses.

Does Moleculin Biotech have any deposits at SVB?

No, Moleculin Biotech confirms it does not hold any deposits or investments at Silicon Valley Bank.

What is Annamycin used to treat?

Annamycin is in development for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia and soft tissue sarcoma.

What is WP1066 targeting?

WP1066 aims to inhibit oncogenic transcription factors and stimulate natural immune responses for various cancers.

What viruses is Moleculin developing treatments for?

Moleculin is developing WP1122 for COVID-19 and other viruses alongside cancer treatments.

Last updated: Mar 13, 2023