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LONDON and NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OKYO Pharma Limited (NASDAQ: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), a severe ocular condition without an FDA approved therapy, and for inflammatory dry eye disease (DED), a multi-billion-dollar market, is pleased to announce that it will be presenting at the 10th International Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society Conference in Venice, Italy during October 30 - November 2, 2024. The OKYO management team will be participating in one-on-one meetings to discuss the dry eye disease trial results, and also the recent opening of our Phase 2 trial of OK-101 to treat patients with Neuropathic Corneal Pain at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Presentation Information: Event: Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) ConferencePresentation Title: Efficacy and Safety Results of First-in-Human Phase 2 Trial of OK-101 in Dry Eye PatientsPresented By: Raj Patil, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of OKYO PharmaDate of Presentation: Saturday, November 2, 2024Session Details: Poster Session III “We are thrilled to share our clinical findings with the TFOS community,” said Dr. Gary S. Jacob, Ph.D., CEO of OKYO Pharma. “Dry Eye Disease is a multifactorial and often frustrating condition for both patients and eye care providers, and our goal is to provide an effective, long-lasting treatment that improves the quality of life for millions who struggle with DED daily.” For further information on the ongoing Phase 2 trial of OK-101 to treat Neuropathic Corneal Pain, or to inquire about participation, please visit https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06637527?intr=OK-101&rank=2 About Dry Eye Disease (DED)DED is a common condition that occurs when one’s tears are unable to adequately lubricate the eyes. This condition affects approximately 49 million people in the United States alone and has been difficult to positively diagnose and treat due to the multifactorial nature of the condition. Several contributing factors can lead to this condition, including age, sex, certain medical conditions, reduced tear production and tear film dysfunction. About NCPNeuropathic corneal pain (NCP) is a condition that causes pain and sensitivity of the eyes, face, or head. The exact cause of NCP is unknown but thought to result from nerve damage to the cornea combined with inflammation. NCP, which can exhibit as a severe, chronic, or debilitating condition in patients suffering from a host of ophthalmic conditions, is presently treated by various topical and systemic treatments in an off-label fashion. There are no approved commercial treatments currently available for this condition. About OK-101OK-101 is a lipid conjugated chemerin peptide agonist of the ChemR23 G-protein coupled receptor which is typically found on immune cells of the eye responsible for the inflammatory response. OK-101 was developed using a membrane-anchored-peptide technology to produce a novel long-acting drug candidate for treating dry eye disease. OK-101 has been shown to produce anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing activities in mouse models of dry eye disease and corneal neuropathic pain (NCP), respectively, and is designed to combat washout through the inclusion of the lipid anchor built into the drug molecule to enhance the residence time of OK-101 within the ocular environment. OK-101 showed clear statistical significance in multiple endpoints in a recently completed Phase 2, multi-center, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial of OK-101 to treat DED, and is presently being evaluated in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-masked Phase 2 trial to treat 48 NCP patients. About OKYOOKYO Pharma Limited (NASDAQ: OKYO) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of NCP and DED, with ordinary shares listed for trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market. OKYO is focused on the discovery and development of novel molecules to treat NCP and inflammatory DED. In addition to the recently completed Phase 2 trial of OK-101 to treat DED patients, OKYO is also evaluating OK-101 to treat NCP patients with the just announced opening of a Phase 2 trial to treat the debilitating conditions of NCP. For further information, please visit www.okyopharma.com. Forward-Looking StatementsCertain 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. These and additional risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the company’s filings with the SEC, including those factors identified as “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. 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. 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. Enquiries: OKYO Pharma LimitedGary S. Jacob, Chief Executive Officer917-497-7560 Business Development & Investor RelationsPaul Spencer+44 (0)20 7495 2379

- Data from multiple Phase 1b studies in inflammatory skin conditions demonstrate durable dose-dependent improvements in physician-assessed disease activity and patient-reported outcomes - - Biomarker analyses demonstrate plurality of Treg-mediated pathways with potential effect on tissue resident memory T cell populations resulting in sustained efficacy seen in the antigen challenged mouse model and in clinical trials - SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NKTR), today announced the publication of peer-reviewed data from two Phase 1b studies in Nature Communications highlighting the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of rezpegaldesleukin in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis (PsO). Rezpegaldesleukin is a first-in-class interleukin-2 receptor (IL-2R) agonist that enhances the activity of regulatory T cells (Tregs) with promising dose-dependent clinical activity across multiple physician-assessed and patient-reported endpoints for AD and PsO. Results from the Phase 1b studies showed that rezpegaldesleukin safely and dose-dependently increased Tregs and rapidly improved measurable exploratory disease outcomes that are largely durable for at least 36 weeks after ceasing treatment. "These promising findings clinically validate, for the first time, the Treg hypothesis – that restoring Treg function through a central pathway of IL‑2R-driven Treg rescue can have disease remittive potential across a variety of chronic inflammatory skin diseases," said Jonathan Silverberg, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine and lead study author. "Newer evidence suggests that diseases like atopic dermatitis are not exclusively Th2-mediated. These results show that rezpegaldesleukin can act on multiple disease-driving pathways and is uniquely poised to address a diversity of immunopathologies." "The exciting clinical cross-indication efficacy here is buttressed by serum biomarker analysis demonstrating that rezpegaldesleukin can modulate multiple immunoregulatory pathways to provide rapid onset and duration of efficacy" said Jonathan Zalevsky, Ph.D., Chief Research & Development Officer at Nektar. "These findings further validate our therapeutic approach of using a Treg stimulator to dampen inflammatory responses and simultaneously restore immune balance in patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases. We look forward to reporting topline data next year from our two Phase 2b rezpegaldesleukin studies in atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata." Key findings are summarized below: Rezpegaldesleukin was evaluated in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 1b trials in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) (NCT04081350) or chronic plaque psoriasis (PsO) (NCT04119557) Rezpegaldesleukin is safe and well-tolerated and demonstrates consistent pharmacokinetics in participants receiving subcutaneous doses of 10 to 12 μg/kg or 24 μg/kg once every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, meeting the primary and secondary objectives of each study AD patients receiving high dose rezpegaldesleukin demonstrate an 83% improvement in EASI score after 12 weeks of treatment EASI improvement of ≥ 75% (EASI-75) and vIGA-AD responses are maintained for 36 weeks after treatment discontinuation in 71% and 80% of week 12 responders, respectively The clinical improvements are accompanied by sustained increases in CD25bright Tregs Serum proteomic biomarkers demonstrated rezpegaldesleukin's ability to engage multiple immunoregulatory mechanisms to facilitate immune homeostasis, which may indicate a potential mechanism of attenuating Th1, Th2, and Th17 responses by restoring the balance of Tregs. Results validate the role of IL-2-induced Treg proliferation and activation in the AD treatment paradigm, and support the advancement of rezpegaldesleukin in the Phase 2b study in AD. The delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) mouse model and the profound reduction in serum IL-15 levels in atopic dermatitis patients treated with rezpegaldesleukin provides mechanistic insight for the durable efficacy that persists for months following treatment The full citation of this article can be accessed at: . About Rezpegaldesleukin Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases cause the immune system to mistakenly attack and damage healthy cells in a person's body. A failure of the body's self-tolerance mechanisms enables the formation of the pathogenic T lymphocytes that conduct this attack. Rezpegaldesleukin is a potential first-in-class resolution therapeutic that may address this underlying immune system imbalance in people with many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. It targets the interleukin-2 receptor complex in the body in order to stimulate proliferation of powerful inhibitory immune cells known as regulatory T cells. By activating these cells, rezpegaldesleukin may act to bring the immune system back into balance. Rezpegaldesleukin is being developed as a self-administered injection for a number of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. It is wholly-owned by Nektar Therapeutics. About Nektar Therapeutics Nektar Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments that address the underlying immunological dysfunction in autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. Nektar's lead product candidate, rezpegaldesleukin (REZPEG, or NKTR-358), is a novel, first-in-class regulatory T cell stimulator being evaluated in two Phase 2b clinical trials, one in atopic dermatitis and one in alopecia areata. Our pipeline also includes a preclinical candidate NKTR-0165, which is a bivalent tumor necrosis factor receptor type II agonist antibody. Nektar, together with various partners, is also evaluating NKTR-255, an investigational IL-15 receptor agonist designed to boost the immune system's natural ability to fight cancer, in several ongoing clinical trials. Nektar is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For further information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements which can be identified by words such as: "will," "can," "expect," "develop," "potential," "advance," "anticipate," and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the therapeutic potential of, and future development plans for rezpegaldesleukin. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: (i) our statements regarding the therapeutic potential of rezpegaldesleukin are based on preclinical and clinical findings and observations and are subject to change as research and development continue; (ii) rezpegaldesleukin is an investigational agent and continued research and development for this drug candidate is subject to substantial risks, including negative safety and efficacy findings in future clinical studies (notwithstanding positive findings in earlier preclinical and clinical studies); (iii) rezpegaldesleukin is in clinical development and the risk of failure is high and can unexpectedly occur at any stage prior to regulatory approval; (iv) the timing of the commencement or end of clinical trials and the availability of clinical data may be delayed or unsuccessful due to challenges caused by regulatory delays, slower than anticipated patient enrollment, manufacturing challenges, changing standards of care, evolving regulatory requirements, clinical trial design, clinical outcomes, competitive factors, or delay or failure in ultimately obtaining regulatory approval in one or more important markets; (v) patents may not issue from our patent applications for our drug candidates, patents that have issued may not be enforceable, or additional intellectual property licenses from third parties may be required; and (vi) certain other important risks and uncertainties set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2024. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Contact: For Investors: Vivian Wu of Nektar Therapeutics 628-895-0661 SOURCE Nektar Therapeutics WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

Dupixent significantly reduced itch and hive activity from baseline; 41% of patients achieved well-controlled disease status Confirmatory data to support U.S. regulatory resubmission by year-end; if approved, Dupixent would be the first new targeted treatment for people living with chronic spontaneous urticaria in more than 10 years More than 300,000 people in the U.S. suffer from chronic spontaneous urticaria that is inadequately controlled by antihistamines Oct. 24, 2024 -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Sanofi will present positive data from the Phase 3 LIBERTY-CUPID Study C evaluating the investigational use of Dupixent® (dupilumab) in biologic-naïve patients with uncontrolled chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who receive background therapy with antihistamines. Results showed treatment with Dupixent significantly reduced itch and urticaria activity (itch and hive) scores from baseline, and a higher proportion of patients achieved well-controlled disease status compared to placebo. The data are being shared in a late-breaking oral presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. “Chronic spontaneous urticaria is an inflammatory skin condition that affects patients with unpredictable episodes of intense itching and hives, often severely impacting their daily lives," said Thomas B. Casale, M.D., Professor, Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida, USA. "These data confirm results seen in the previous Study A and reinforce the potential of Dupixent to significantly alleviate symptoms for patients, helping them to better control this challenging disease.” Study C enrolled 151 children and adults who were randomized to receive Dupixent (n=74) or placebo (n=77) added to standard-of-care histamine-1(H1) antihistamines. At 24 weeks, Dupixent demonstrated significant improvements compared to placebo on: Itch severity score (8.64- vs. 6.10-point reduction from baseline; p=0.02) Urticaria (itch and hive) activity score (15.86- vs. 11.21-point reduction from baseline; p=0.02). Well-controlled disease status (urticaria activity score ≤6; 41% vs. 23%; p=0.005) Complete response (urticaria activity score=0; 30% vs. 18%; p=0.02) The safety results in Study C were generally consistent with the known safety profile of Dupixent in its approved dermatological indications. Overall rates of treatment emergent adverse events (AEs) were 53% for both Dupixent and placebo. AEs more commonly observed with Dupixent (≥5%) compared to placebo included injection site reactions (12% vs. 4%), accidental overdose (7% vs. 3%) and COVID-19 infection (8% vs. 5%). Dupixent has been approved for CSU in Japan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is also under regulatory review in the European Union based on earlier trial readouts. Outside of Japan and the UAE, the safety and efficacy of Dupixent for CSU has not been fully evaluated by any regulatory authority. CSU is a chronic inflammatory skin disease driven in part by type 2 inflammation, which causes sudden and debilitating hives and persistent itch. CSU is typically treated with H1 antihistamines, medicines that target H1 receptors on cells to control symptoms of urticaria. However, the disease remains uncontrolled despite antihistamine treatment in many patients, some of whom are left with limited alternative treatment options. These individuals continue to experience symptoms that can be debilitating and significantly impact their quality of life. More than 300,000 people in the U.S. suffer from CSU that is inadequately controlled by antihistamines. The LIBERTY-CUPID Phase 3 program evaluating Dupixent for CSU consists of Study A, Study B and Study C. Study C was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of Dupixent as an add-on to standard-of-care antihistamines compared to antihistamines alone in 151 patients aged six years and older with CSU who remained symptomatic despite antihistamine use and were not previously treated with omalizumab (i.e., biologic-naïve). The primary endpoint assessed the change from baseline in itch at 24 weeks (measured by the weekly itch severity score [ISS7], 0-21 scale). Secondary endpoints at 24 weeks, measured by the weekly urticaria activity score (UAS7), included the change from baseline in itch and hives (UAS7, 0-42 scale), proportion of patients achieving well-controlled disease status (UAS7 ≤6), and complete response (UAS7=0). Dupixent, which was invented using Regeneron’s proprietary VelocImmune® technology, is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the signaling of the IL-4 and IL-13 pathways and is not an immunosuppressant. The Dupixent development program has shown significant clinical benefit and a decrease in type 2 inflammation in Phase 3 trials, establishing that IL-4 and IL-13 are two of the key and central drivers of type 2 inflammation that play a major role in multiple related and often co-morbid diseases. Dupixent has received regulatory approvals in more than 60 countries in one or more indications including certain patients with atopic dermatitis, asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, eosinophilic esophagitis, prurigo nodularis, CSU, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in different age populations. More than 1,000,000 patients are being treated with Dupixent globally. Regeneron's VelocImmune technology utilizes a proprietary genetically engineered mouse platform endowed with a genetically humanized immune system to produce optimized fully human antibodies. When Regeneron's co-Founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer George D. Yancopoulos was a graduate student with his mentor Frederick W. Alt in 1985, they were the first to envision making such a genetically humanized mouse, and Regeneron has spent decades inventing and developing VelocImmune and related VelociSuite® technologies. Dr. Yancopoulos and his team have used VelocImmune technology to create a substantial proportion of all original, FDA-approved or authorized fully human monoclonal antibodies. This includes REGEN-COV® (casirivimab and imdevimab), Dupixent, Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc), Praluent® (alirocumab), Kevzara® (sarilumab), Evkeeza® (evinacumab-dgnb), Inmazeb® (atoltivimab, maftivimab and odesivimab-ebgn) and Veopoz™ (pozelimab-bbfg). Dupilumab is being jointly developed by Regeneron and Sanofi under a global collaboration agreement. To date, dupilumab has been studied across more than 60 clinical trials involving more than 10,000 patients with various chronic diseases driven in part by type 2 inflammation. In addition to the currently approved indications, Regeneron and Sanofi are studying dupilumab in a broad range of diseases driven by type 2 inflammation or other allergic processes in Phase 3 trials, including chronic pruritus of unknown origin and bullous pemphigoid. These potential uses of dupilumab are currently under clinical investigation, and the safety and efficacy in these conditions have not been fully evaluated by any regulatory authority. Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous approved treatments and product candidates in development, most of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases, and rare diseases. Regeneron pushes the boundaries of scientific discovery and accelerates drug development using our proprietary technologies, such as VelociSuite®, which produces optimized fully human antibodies and new classes of bispecific antibodies. We are shaping the next frontier of medicine with data-powered insights from the Regeneron Genetics Center® and pioneering genetic medicine platforms, enabling us to identify innovative targets and complementary approaches to potentially treat or cure diseases. We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across the world, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions. 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