RE: NPX004 - Blockbuster potential19 Jan 2025 14:08
The Company's NXP004 programme is focused on the development of novel, proprietary, cocrystal forms of olaparib, a drug currently marketed by AstraZeneca, under the Lynparza® brand name.
On 14 June 2024 the US Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") has granted the Company patent number 12012386 covering the lead cocrystals under development, representing the first granted patent in this second NXP004 cocrystal series.
Dr Dan Gooding, Executive Director of Nuformix, said: "I'm delighted we've received these multiple grants of key patents underpinning both our NXP002 and NXP004 programmes. The European patent grant represents the last major territory to confirm protection of the novel drug forms enabling NXP002's development as a potential novel IPF treatment. Granting of the method of use patent in the US further strengthens our IP position for this programme. The US PTO's decision to grant the patent protecting the NXP004 programme's lead cocrystals is also a first, with other territories soon to follow. The granting of these patents is very helpful and timely in progressing on-going discussions with potential development partners."
June 2024
Dr Dan Gooding, Executive Director of Nuformix, said: "Our research efforts and external discussions to date demonstrate that inhaled treatment of IPF and related fibrotic lung diseases via NXP002 is a viable and attractive concept. We remain focused on generating data and initiating, and further developing, discussions with potential partners that will support our efforts to secure out-license deals on NXP002 and NXP004. Progression of these opportunities is being achieved using existing funds thanks to a lean operational model, which will continue to operate until our R&D and targeted partnering activities require further resource. I am excited by our prospects for the remainder of the year and look forward to sharing results as they emerge."
Mkt cap 700k
IPO £12m
NPX004 potential blockbuster annual sales
Expect more patents in the short term
Commercial discussions with multiple potential partners