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Tiziana Life Sciences Doses First Patient in Phase 2a Trial of Intranasal Foralumab in Multiple Sclerosis

Key Takeaway: Tiziana Life Sciences has initiated its Phase 2a clinical trial for intranasal foralumab, with the first patient dosed. This trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the drug in patients with non-active secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis, a condition that currently lacks FDA-approved treatments. Key endpoints include changes in microglial activation and various clinical assessments related to quality of life. The company anticipates crucial insights from the study, which aims to provide a new therapeutic option for patients with an unmet medical need.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • The first patient has been dosed in a promising Phase 2a trial.
  • Intranasal foralumab offers a novel treatment option for a condition with no approved therapies.
  • The trial aims to address essential aspects of patient quality of life and disease management.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The eventual results of the study are uncertain and dependent on patient response.
  • The forward-looking statements indicate potential risks and uncertainties regarding performance.

Full Press Release Details

Life Sciences Doses First Patient in Phase 2a Trial of Intranasal Foralumab in Multiple Sclerosis
NEW YORK, December 19, 2023 -- Tiziana
Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: TLSA) ("Tiziana" or the "Company"), a biotechnology company developing breakthrough
neuro-immunomodulation therapies, today announced "first patient dosed" in its Phase 2a study comparing two doses of intranasal
foralumab and placebo in patients with non-active secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis (na-SPMS). Six investigational centers have
been recruited for this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, with up to 18 patients per treatment arm. The primary endpoint of the
trial will be the change in microglial activation based on PET scans. Clinical evaluations include the Expanded Disability Status Scale
(EDSS), QoL assessments, and the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), which assess parameters that are essential to a patient's
everyday life. Novel immuno-biomarkers will be measured also and assessed for predictive relevance. Central review of PET scans and images
is an integral component of this study.
"The successful consenting, screening, completion of the baseline
PET scan, and dosing of our first patient in the intranasal foralumab Phase 2a trial has occurred seamlessly," said Tanuja
Chitnis, M.D., the Principal Investigator at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member-hospital of Mass General Brigham Healthcare
System, and Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. "My anticipation is this randomized placebo-controlled trial is the
first step in bringing this potential treatment to patients that have na-SPMS, a disease with no approved therapy. Our experience in the
Expanded Access Program provides sustainable hope for relief of symptoms in these patients with an unmet medical need."
Gabriele Cerrone, Chairman, acting CEO and
founder of Tiziana Life Sciences said, "I believe that our dosing of the first patient confirms Tiziana's ability to execute
on its commitments and potential to advance our fully human intranasal anti-CD3 mAb, foralumab, using novel imaging methods and clinically
relevant endpoints. We hope our efforts will give a new therapeutic option to patients afflicted with this devastating disease. Currently,
there are no FDA approved treatments for na-SPMS."
Matthew W. Davis, MD, RPh, Chief Operating
Officer and Chief Medical Officer of Tiziana, added, "I am very pleased the first patient has been dosed and our team is committed
to remaining on track with our milestones. We are poised to accelerate enrollment and anticipate data readout in Q4 2024. I believe the
study results will reveal important aspects for optimizing clinical management of na-SPMS - particularly the potential for a reduction
Activated T cells play an important role
in the inflammatory process. Foralumab, the only fully human anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody (mAb), binds to the T cell receptor and dampens
inflammation by modulating T cell function, thereby suppressing effector features in multiple immune cell subsets. This effect has been
demonstrated in patients with COVID and with multiple sclerosis, as well as in healthy normal subjects. The non-active SPMS intranasal
foralumab Phase 2 trial dosed its first patient in December of 2023. Immunomodulation by nasal anti-CD3 mAb represents a novel avenue
for treatment of neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative human diseases.1,2
About Tiziana Life Sciences
Tiziana Life Sciences is a clinical-stage
biopharmaceutical company developing breakthrough therapies using transformational drug delivery technologies to enable alternative routes
of immunotherapy. Tiziana's innovative nasal approach has the potential to provide an improvement
in efficacy as well as safety and tolerability compared to intravenous (IV) delivery. Tiziana's lead candidate, intranasal
foralumab, which is the only fully human anti-CD3 mAb, has demonstrated a favorable safety profile and clinical response in patients in
studies to date. Tiziana's technology for alternative routes of immunotherapy has been patented with several applications pending
and is expected to allow for broad pipeline applications.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this announcement
are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on the
Company's current expectations, estimates, and projections about its industry, its beliefs, and assumptions. Words such as
anticipates,' expects,' intends,' plans,' believes,'
'seeks,' estimates,' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These
statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors,
some of which are beyond the Company's control, are difficult to predict, and could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. The Company cautions security holders and prospective security
holders not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the view of the Company only as of the date
of this announcement. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such
forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and
other factors described more fully in the section entitled Risk Factors' in Tiziana's Annual Report on Form 20-F
for the year ended December 31, 2022, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
forward-looking statements made in this announcement relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. The
Company will not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward-looking statements to
reflect events, circumstances, or unanticipated events occurring after the date of this announcement except as required by law or by
any appropriate regulatory authority.
For further inquiries:
Tiziana Life Sciences Ltd
Paul Spencer, Business Development and Investor
+44 (0) 207 495 2379
LifeSci Advisors, LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Phase 2a trial of intranasal foralumab about?

The trial evaluates two doses of intranasal foralumab versus placebo in na-SPMS patients.

What is the primary goal of the trial?

The main goal is to assess changes in microglial activation through PET scans.

How many patients are involved in the study?

The trial will recruit up to 18 patients per treatment arm across six centers.

What is foralumab's role in treating multiple sclerosis?

Foralumab modulates T cell function to reduce inflammation and may help MS patients.

When is data expected from the trial?

Data readout is anticipated in Q4 2024, as part of ongoing milestone commitments.

Last updated: Dec 19, 2023