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Intends to Create Two Distinct Businesses, Re-Focusing Genprex on its Oncology Clinical Development Program New Subsidiary to Focus on Developing Novel Gene Therapy for Diabetes AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genprex, Inc. ("Genprex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today announced its intention to transfer the Company's diabetes clinical development program and its diabetes gene therapy assets into a new, wholly-owned subsidiary ("NewCo"). NewCo would focus on developing and commercializing GPX-002, a diabetes gene therapy drug candidate for the treatment of Type 1 (T1D) and Type 2 diabetes (T2D). "Genprex's diabetes program has received the attention of several potential investors, partners, collaborators and pharmaceutical companies, and we believe separating it from our oncology programs could help increase interest, expedite clinical development and unlock the value of our novel diabetes program," said Ryan Confer, President and Chief Executive Officer at Genprex. "The new subsidiary would be positioned to be a pure-play diabetes-focused biopharmaceutical company, while Genprex would be a pure-play oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company. This contemplated separation of entities could enable potential direct investment and strategic collaboration into the advancement of the diabetes program. Diabetic patients are in need of advanced therapies, and we believe GPX-002 holds the potential for disease modification for long-term effectiveness, which could directly impact the global diabetes epidemic." The planned spin-out transaction would allow both Genprex and NewCo to enhance each company's focus on meeting the needs of their respective markets, patients and stakeholders. The spin-out, if completed as presently contemplated, would result in NewCo focusing on developing GPX-002, while Genprex would retain its oncology clinical development programs and other oncology pipeline assets. The decision to pursue the reorganization demonstrates Genprex's strong ongoing commitment to the Company's streamlined, focused strategies and ongoing research and development prioritization initiative. The potential formation and transfer of the clinical development program into the wholly-owned subsidiary is currently anticipated to occur by the end of 2024, subject to adequate financing, the satisfaction of customary conditions and final approval from the Genprex management and Board of Directors. The Company's goal for separating the diabetes clinical development program from its oncology program follows closely behind Genprex's recent announcement to re-focus its oncology clinical development program for streamlined, expeditious regulatory submission of its lead oncology drug candidate, Reqorsa® Gene Therapy. As previously announced, the Company continues to evaluate ways to optimize its clinical and research programs and operational strategies. Additionally, the Company is considering various strategic alternatives and opportunities to enhance stockholder value. GPX-002, which has been exclusively licensed from the University of Pittsburgh, is being developed using the same construct for the treatment of both T1D and T2D. The same general novel approach is used in each of T1D and T2D whereby an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector containing the Pdx1 and MafA genes is administered directly into the pancreatic duct. In humans, this can be done with a routine endoscopy procedure. The diabetes product candidates are currently being evaluated and optimized in preclinical studies at the University of Pittsburgh. "With the potential to address the entire diabetes market, we believe our gene therapy approach would position NewCo as an innovator in emerging diabetes therapies," continued Confer. "The most significant advancement in the treatment of diabetes happened more than 100 years ago when insulin was first introduced to treat T1D patients. We believe our treatment has the potential to disrupt the diabetes market by replacing the daily burden of blood glucose monitoring and insulin replacement therapy, as well as the need for GLP-1 treatments in T2D." About GPX-002 and Diabetes In T1D, GPX-002 is designed to work by transforming alpha cells in the pancreas into functional beta-like cells, which can produce insulin but may be distinct enough from beta cells to evade the body's immune system. In vivo, preclinical studies show that GPX-002 restored normal blood glucose levels for an extended period of time. In February 2023, research collaborators at the University of Pittsburgh presented preclinical data in a NHP model of Type 1 diabetes highlighting the therapeutic potential of GPX-002 at the 16th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD 2023) in Berlin, Germany. The statistically significant study results showed the treated animals had: Decreased insulin requirements Increased c-peptide levels Improved glucose tolerance compared to baseline In April 2023, Genprex hosted a Key Opinion Leader virtual event entitled "Novel Gene Therapy to Treat Type 1 Diabetes," which discussed preclinical data reported at ATTD 2023 supporting gene therapy to treat T1D. Watch the KOL event here. In a similar approach for T2D, GPX-002 (formerly known as GPX-003), where autoimmunity is not at play, is believed to work by replenishing and rejuvenating exhausted beta cells that make insulin. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control as of 2024, 38.4 million Americans, or approximately 11.6% of the U.S. population, have diabetes. It is also believed that more than 97 million Americans aged 18 years or older have prediabetes. In 2021, approximately 537 million adults (20-79 years) worldwide were living with diabetes, and the total number of people living with diabetes is projected to rise to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million in 2045. Also in 2021, diabetes caused more than 6.7 million deaths globally and diabetes resulted in approximately $966 billion dollars in health expenditures, a 316% increase over the preceding fifteen years. About Genprex, Inc. Genprex, Inc. is a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes. Genprex's technologies are designed to administer disease-fighting genes to provide new therapies for large patient populations with cancer and diabetes who currently have limited treatment options. Genprex works with world-class institutions and collaborators to develop drug candidates to further its pipeline of gene therapies in order to provide novel treatment approaches. Genprex's oncology program utilizes its systemic, non-viral Oncoprex® Delivery System which encapsulates the gene-expressing plasmids using lipid-based nanoparticles in a lipoplex form. The resultant product is administered intravenously, where it is taken up by tumor cells that then express tumor suppressor proteins that were deficient in the tumor. The Company's lead product candidate, Reqorsa® Gene Therapy (quaratusugene ozeplasmid), is being evaluated in two clinical trials as a treatment for NSCLC and SCLC. Each of Genprex's lung cancer clinical programs has received a Fast Track Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of that patient population, and Genprex's SCLC program has received an FDA Orphan Drug Designation. Genprex's diabetes gene therapy approach is comprised of a novel infusion process that uses an AAV vector to deliver Pdx1 and MafA genes directly to the pancreas. In models of Type 1 diabetes, GPX-002 transforms alpha cells in the pancreas into functional beta-like cells, which can produce insulin but may be distinct enough from beta cells to evade the body's immune system. In a similar approach, GPX-002 for Type 2 diabetes, where autoimmunity is not at play, is believed to rejuvenate and replenish exhausted beta cells. Interested investors and shareholders are encouraged to sign up for press releases and industry updates by visiting the Company Website, registering for Email Alerts and by following Genprex on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of management, are not guarantees of performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. These forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in Genprex's reports that it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which you should review, including those statements under "Item 1A – Risk Factors" in Genprex's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Because forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the potential separation of its diabetes clinical development program, including the anticipated benefits of the internal reorganization, the expected timing of the reorganization and/or if it is completed as contemplated or at all; Genprex's ability to advance the clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of its product candidates in accordance with projected timelines and specifications; the timing and success of Genprex's clinical trials and regulatory approvals; the effect of Genprex's product candidates, alone and in combination with other therapies, on cancer and diabetes; the effects of any strategic research and development prioritization initiatives, and any other strategic alternatives or other efforts that Genprex takes or may take in the future that are aimed at optimizing and re-focusing Genprex's diabetes, oncology and/or other clinical development programs including prioritization of resources, and the extent to which Genprex is able to implement such efforts and initiatives successfully to achieve the desired and intended results thereof; Genprex's future growth and financial status, including Genprex's ability to maintain compliance with the continued listing requirements of The Nasdaq Capital Market and to continue as a going concern and to obtain capital to meet its short-term and long-term liquidity needs on acceptable terms, or at all; Genprex's commercial and strategic partnerships, including those with its third party vendors, suppliers and manufacturers and their ability to successfully perform and scale up the manufacture of its product candidates; and Genprex's intellectual property and licenses. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future events and Genprex cannot assure you that the events or circumstances discussed or reflected in these statements will be achieved or will occur. If such forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. You should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by Genprex or any other person that Genprex will achieve its objectives and plans in any specified timeframe, or at all. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Genprex disclaims any obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Genprex, Inc. 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Chief Medical Officer Provides Overview of Recent Positive Clinical Patient Outcomes Video Highlights Recent Oncology Clinical Development Program Updates AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genprex, Inc. ("Genprex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today released a new video featuring the Company's Chief Medical Officer, Mark Berger, MD, discussing positive clinical study updates from its Acclaim-1 and Acclaim-3 Phase 1/2 clinical trials in lung cancer and recent updates to the Company's oncology clinical development program. Click here to watch the video. The Acclaim-1 clinical trial is evaluating the combination of the Company's lead drug candidate, Reqorsa® Gene Therapy, and AstraZeneca's Tagrisso® to treat patients with late-stage NSCLC who have activating EGFR mutations and disease progression after treatment with Tagrisso. The Acclaim-3 clinical trial is evaluating the combination of REQORSA and Genentech's Tecentriq® as a maintenance therapy to treat patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) who did not develop tumor progression after receiving Tecentriq and chemotherapy as initial standard treatment. Dr. Berger remarked on the two positive patient outcomes in Acclaim-1: "Both of these patients' outcomes are fairly remarkable in terms of their prolonged Progression Free Survival (PFS) among patients in the study who were progressing on their previous treatment when they came into the study. It's very compelling, particularly, that one of those patients has maintained this benefit for more than two years. And over time, the patients' side effects with the combination of REQORSA and Tagrisso have diminished rather than increased over time." Dr. Berger's commentary on the positive patient outcome in Acclaim-3: "In the Acclaim-3 study, the first patient treated in the Phase 1 dose escalation portion of the trial has had a positive response since enrollment and starting maintenance therapy. The patient has a partial remission (PR) from the start of maintenance therapy until after the second course, which is when the first CT scan is done. This is the first dose group in this study, and there is a second higher dose group to come. The patient's response is remarkable, and it is very unusual to have a PR during maintenance therapy. We believe these results bode very well for the study." On recent updates to the Company's oncology clinical development program, Dr. Berger stated: "To build on these positive patient results, we are making changes to our clinical development program both in the Acclaim-1 and Acclaim-2 studies. In the Acclaim-1 study, we are removing one of the cohorts in Phase 2a, which will allow us to advance more quickly. The Acclaim-2 study is being closed to further enrollment. It has been slow to enroll patients, mainly because there are hundreds of other very similar studies that evaluate new treatments after patients have progressed on Keytruda®. We certainly intend to continue to treat patients in this study until they have disease progression. We also believe closing to further enrollment is the right thing to do so that we can focus our limited resources on the fastest way to being able to enroll patients and get clinical data. We're very excited by these positive patient responses, and we look forward to advancing REQORSA through the clinic. We believe that streamlining our efforts to do so is the best way to use our resources and to move our program forward." To watch the video, please visit Genprex's website at . About Genprex, Inc. Genprex, Inc. is a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes. Genprex's technologies are designed to administer disease-fighting genes to provide new therapies for large patient populations with cancer and diabetes who currently have limited treatment options. Genprex works with world-class institutions and collaborators to develop drug candidates to further its pipeline of gene therapies in order to provide novel treatment approaches. Genprex's oncology program utilizes its systemic, non-viral Oncoprex® Delivery System which encapsulates the gene-expressing plasmids using lipid-based nanoparticles in a lipoplex form. The resultant product is administered intravenously, where it is taken up by tumor cells that then express tumor suppressor proteins that were deficient in the tumor. The Company's lead product candidate, Reqorsa® Gene Therapy (quaratusugene ozeplasmid), is being evaluated in two clinical trials as a treatment for NSCLC and SCLC. Each of Genprex's lung cancer clinical programs has received a Fast Track Designation from the FDA for the treatment of that patient population, and Genprex's SCLC program has received an FDA Orphan Drug Designation. Genprex's diabetes gene therapy approach is comprised of a novel infusion process that uses an AAV vector to deliver Pdx1 and MafA genes directly to the pancreas. In models of Type 1 diabetes, GPX-002 transforms alpha cells in the pancreas into functional beta-like cells, which can produce insulin but may be distinct enough from beta cells to evade the body's immune system. In a similar approach, GPX-002 for Type 2 diabetes, where autoimmunity is not at play, is believed to rejuvenate and replenish exhausted beta cells. Interested investors and shareholders are encouraged to sign up for press releases and industry updates by visiting the Company Website, registering for Email Alerts and by following Genprex on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of management, are not guarantees of performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. These forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in Genprex's reports that it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which you should review, including those statements under "Item 1A – Risk Factors" in Genprex's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Because forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the initial patient responses to REQORSA treatments and the potential and promise of these responses, which are demonstrating early evidence of efficacy with a favorable safety profile; Genprex's ability to advance the clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of its product candidates in accordance with projected timelines and specifications; the timing and success of Genprex's clinical trials and regulatory approvals; the effect of Genprex's product candidates, alone and in combination with other therapies, on cancer and diabetes; the effects of any strategic research and development prioritization initiatives, and any other efforts that Genprex takes or may take in the future that are aimed at optimizing and re-focusing Genprex's oncology and/or other clinical development programs including prioritization of resources, and the extent to which Genprex is able to implement such efforts and initiatives successfully to achieve the desired and intended results thereof; Genprex's future growth and financial status, including Genprex's ability to maintain compliance with the continued listing requirements of The Nasdaq Capital Market and to continue as a going concern and to obtain capital to meet its long-term liquidity needs on acceptable terms, or at all; Genprex's commercial and strategic partnerships, including those with its third party vendors, suppliers and manufacturers and their ability to successfully perform and scale up the manufacture of its product candidates; and Genprex's intellectual property and licenses. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future events and Genprex cannot assure you that the events or circumstances discussed or reflected in these statements will be achieved or will occur. If such forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. You should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by Genprex or any other person that Genprex will achieve its objectives and plans in any specified timeframe, or at all. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Genprex disclaims any obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Genprex, Inc. 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Demonstrates Prolonged Progression Free Survival of Two Patients in Acclaim-1 and Partial Remission from Maintenance Therapy in Acclaim-3 Re-focuses Oncology Clinical Development Program and Advances Work to Establish Biomarkers to Enrich Clinical Trial Patient Populations AUSTIN, TX, USA I August 14, 2024 I Genprex, Inc. (“Genprex” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GNPX ), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today announced positive clinical study updates for its Acclaim-1 and Acclaim-3 clinical trials for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC), respectively, and plans to re-focus its oncology clinical development program. Patients in the Company’s lung cancer clinical trials are being treated with the Company’s lead drug candidate, Reqorsa® (quaratusugene ozeplasmid) Gene Therapy. Two patients in the Acclaim-1 study have had prolonged Progression Free Survival (PFS) and importantly, the first treated patient in the Acclaim-3 study attained a Partial Remission (PR) from the start of maintenance therapy. Ryan Confer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Genprex, commented on the update: “We are excited by these early and promising patient responses to REQORSA treatment, particularly as these patients represent some of the most difficult to treat lung cancer patient populations. There is significant unmet medical need for patients afflicted with lung cancer, as nearly all patients’ disease progresses following treatment, even when treated with today’s most advanced targeted therapies and immunotherapies. This leaves patients with limited therapeutic options. We are thrilled our novel gene therapy treatment for lung cancer, REQORSA, is demonstrating early evidence of efficacy with a favorable safety profile. We look forward to continuing to evaluate REQORSA in our lung cancer clinical trials while we advance our efforts to bring new therapies to those battling cancer.” Acclaim-1 The Acclaim-1 clinical trial is evaluating the combination of REQORSA and AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso® to treat patients with late-stage NSCLC who have activating EGFR mutations and disease progression after treatment with Tagrisso. The Acclaim-1 clinical trial has received an U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Fast Track Designation for late-stage NSCLC patients whose disease progressed after treatment with Tagrisso. Two patients from the Phase 1 dose escalation portion of the study have had prolonged PFS and are still continuing to receive treatment on the study. One of them has received the treatment combination of REQORSA and Tagrisso for more than two years. This patient, who was previously treated with Tagrisso and chemotherapy and who continues to receive REQORSA and Tagrisso treatment, attained a PR after the second course of REQORSA and Tagrisso, and has maintained this response for more than two years. The second patient has had stable disease without disease progression for more than 15 months, and is also continuing to receive REQORSA and Tagrisso treatment. Mark Berger, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Genprex, discussed the positive outcomes: “We are very pleased with the positive early efficacy results for these patients. It is very compelling that one of the patients in our Acclaim-1 clinical trial has continued to see benefit from REQORSA treatment for more than two years and it’s been documented that the side effects of REQORSA have diminished, rather than increased, over time.” The Phase 2a expansion portion of the study was designed to have two cohorts with 33 patients each. One cohort was for patients who have previously received only Tagrisso treatment, and one cohort was for patients who had previously received both Tagrisso treatment and chemotherapy. Based on resource prioritization and to focus on the patients for whom REQORSA is most likely to show a benefit, the Company has decided to limit its enrollment efforts moving forward to patients who received only prior Tagrisso treatment and to cease enrollment of the second cohort (patients who received prior Tagrisso treatment and chemotherapy). The Phase 2a expansion portion of the trial with one cohort is now expected to enroll approximately 33 patients. The Phase 2b randomized portion of the study, in which patients progressing on prior Tagrisso treatment will be randomized 1:1 to either REQORSA and Tagrisso combination therapy or to platinum-based chemotherapy, will remain unchanged. Genprex will conduct an interim analysis following the treatment of 19 patients in the Phase 2a expansion portion who had previously received only Tagrisso treatment. The Company expects to complete the enrollment of the first 19 patients in the Phase 2a expansion portion of the study and conduct an interim analysis in the first half of 2025. Acclaim-3 The Acclaim-3 clinical trial is evaluating the combination of REQORSA and Genentech’s Tecentriq® as a maintenance therapy to treat patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) who did not develop tumor progression after receiving Tecentriq and chemotherapy as initial standard treatment. The FDA has granted Fast Track Designation for the Acclaim-3 population of patients and has also granted Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of SCLC. In this study, patients receive maintenance therapy with REQORSA and Tecentriq until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity is experienced. Following completion of the Phase 1 dose escalation portion of the study, which the Company expects to complete during the second half of 2024, Genprex then expects to start the Phase 2 expansion portion of the study in the second half of 2024. The first patient treated in the Phase 1 dose escalation portion of the Acclaim-3 clinical trial experienced an initial positive response after enrollment and dosing commenced in May. The patient had a PR, which is defined as at least a thirty percent (30%) decrease in tumor size, from the time the patient had a baseline CT scan after induction therapy and prior to the start of maintenance therapy, to the time of the CT scan performed after two cycles of maintenance therapy. As the maintenance therapy consists of REQORSA and Tecentriq, and the patient had already received four cycles of Tecentriq during induction therapy and thus responses to Tecentriq would likely have occurred earlier, which suggests that REQORSA may be providing clinical benefit. A recent CT scan, performed after four cycles of maintenance therapy (three months), confirms that the patient had a 30% decrease in tumor size in measurable lesions; however one lesion not previously measurable had grown in size, thus leading to a conclusion of disease progression at three months. Dr. Berger commented on these compelling results: “This patient’s response was not expected during maintenance therapy with Tecentriq alone, and we believe these results are promising and a positive early indication for the study. Once ES-SCLC patients begin maintenance therapy with Tecentriq, median PFS is very short; only 2.6 months, and further tumor regression rarely occurs. The ES-SCLC patient in the Acclaim-3 clinical trial treated with our combination therapy experienced PR, but asymptomatic disease progression was diagnosed by CT scan three months after the start of maintenance therapy. We find this positive result to be promising, particularly because this patient was treated  with the lower of two doses planned for the Phase 1 portion of this clinical trial, and we are hopeful that the combination of REQORSA and Tecentriq will improve outcomes and help extend the lives of these very difficult to treat lung cancer patients.” Genprex’s novel cancer treatment platform re-expresses tumor suppressor genes in cancers. Tumor suppressor genes are often deleted or inactivated early in the process of cancer development. The key component of REQORSA is a plasmid that expresses TUSC2, a tumor suppressor gene protein which plays a vital role in cancer suppression and normal cell metabolism. Nearly 100% of SCLCs have reduced or no TUSC2 protein expression, and 41% completely lack TUSC2 protein expression, thus restoring TUSC2 expression in SCLC has a strong biologic rationale. Nonclinical studies in mice support the hypothesis that re-expressing the TUSC2 protein in combination with Tecentriq may lead to improved clinical efficacy in SCLC. Oncology Program Update Mr. Confer and the executive team have evaluated resource allocations to ensure streamlined, focused strategies to support expeditious regulatory submissions for REQORSA and will implement the following changes to the Company’s oncology clinical development plans in order to prioritize resources and focus on the most promising aspects of the Acclaim-1 and Acclaim-3 lung cancer clinical trials. Commenting on the decision, Mr. Confer stated: “The decision to discontinue the Acclaim-2 clinical trial is driven in part by the fact that there are hundreds of Keytruda combination lung cancer clinical trials, which made it difficult to recruit patients and investigators due to the volume of competing trials. We thank the clinicians and patients who participated in this study and look forward to potentially reviewing this patient population again at a future time, as we fully stand behind REQORSA’s potential to treat late-stage NSCLC patients whose disease progressed after treatment with Keytruda.” Additionally, Genprex reports that the Company is collaborating with an academic research partner to discover, develop and utilize biomarkers to: The Company’s academic research partner is currently analyzing biomarkers that would indicate lack of response in lung cancer that could enrich the Company’s population of responders in its clinical trials and enhance patient screening and enrollment in order to increase the likelihood of potential success of the Acclaim studies. About Genprex, Inc. Genprex, Inc. is a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes. Genprex’s technologies are designed to administer disease-fighting genes to provide new therapies for large patient populations with cancer and diabetes who currently have limited treatment options. Genprex works with world-class institutions and collaborators to develop drug candidates to further its pipeline of gene therapies in order to provide novel treatment approaches. Genprex’s oncology program utilizes its systemic, non-viral Oncoprex® Delivery System which encapsulates the gene-expressing plasmids using lipid-based nanoparticles in a lipoplex form. The resultant product is administered intravenously, where it is taken up by tumor cells that then express tumor suppressor proteins that were deficient in the tumor. The Company’s lead product candidate, Reqorsa® Gene Therapy (quaratusugene ozeplasmid), is currently being evaluated in two clinical trials as a treatment for NSCLC and SCLC. Each of Genprex’s lung cancer clinical programs has received a Fast Track Designation from the FDA for the treatment of that patient population, and Genprex’s SCLC program has received an FDA Orphan Drug Designation. Genprex’s diabetes gene therapy approach is comprised of a novel infusion process that uses an AAV vector to deliver Pdx1 and MafA genes directly to the pancreas. In models of Type 1 diabetes, GPX-002 transforms alpha cells in the pancreas into functional beta-like cells, which can produce insulin but may be distinct enough from beta cells to evade the body’s immune system. In a similar approach, GPX-002 for Type 2 diabetes, where autoimmunity is not at play, is believed to rejuvenate and replenish exhausted beta cells. Interested investors and shareholders are encouraged to sign up for press releases and industry updates by visiting the Company Website , registering for Email Alerts and by following Genprex on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn . SOURCE: Genprex