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WATERTOWN, Mass., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc. (NASDAQ: TECX) (“Tectonic”) a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of therapeutic proteins and antibodies that modulate the activity of G-protein coupled receptors (“GPCRs”), today announced it will host a virtual key opinion leader (KOL) event on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET. To register, click here. Key opinion leaders will include John R. Teerlink, MD, FHFSA (University of California San Francisco) and Raymond L. Benza, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACP (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai), who will discuss the unmet medical need and current treatment landscape for patients with Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension due to Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (Group 2 PH-HFpEF). The event will focus on Tectonic’s lead program, TX45, an investigational Fc-relaxin fusion protein with optimized pharmacokinetics and biophysical properties that activates the RXFP1 receptor, the GPCR target of the hormone relaxin. TX45 is being evaluated in patients with Group 2 PH-HFpEF in an ongoing Phase 1b hemodynamic proof-of-concept study and a Phase 2 clinical proof-of-concept study. A live question and answer session will follow the formal presentations. About the Key Opinion Leaders: Professor John R. Teerlink, MD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FHFA, FHFSA, FRCP (London)Professor Teerlink is Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). After graduating from Swarthmore College with a Religion major, he received an MD from Harvard Medical School and completed his Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Medicine fellowship at UCSF, as well as post-doctoral fellowships in Cardiovascular pharmacology (Hoffman-LaRoche; Basel, Switzerland), echocardiography (UCSF) and heart failure (UCSF-affiliated hospital). He is actively involved in the design and execution of many heart failure clinical trials, serving on endpoint, data monitoring, steering and executive committees for numerous international studies investigating a variety of new pharmacologic therapies, as well as stem cell and gene therapies, diagnostic modalities and other devices. He was the lead clinical investigator for the serelaxin development program, serving as Principal Investigator for Pre-RELAX-AHF, RELAX-AHF, RELAX-AHF-2 and RELAX-Repeat, and as a steering committee member for RELAX-AHF-Asia. Dr. Teerlink has served on the US FDA Cardiovascular and Renal Drug Advisory Committee, as well as on other FDA drug, device, diagnostics, and vaccine panels and serves as a consultant on pre-clinical and clinical development programs in multiple areas of cardiology, as well as in non-cardiovascular indications. Dr. Teerlink was a founding physician member of the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses and is a Past President of the Heart Failure Society of America. He was an Associate Editor for the Journal of Cardiac Failure, Guest Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor for JACC: Heart Failure, and is a clinical scholar presenting many lectures and over 300 publications, including a chapter on Acute Heart Failure in Braunwald’s Heart Disease textbook. He was profiled in The Lancet as an internationally recognized leader in heart failure. Raymond L. Benza, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACPDr. Benza is a Professor and System Director of Pulmonary Hypertension at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Heart Association Council on Clinical Cardiology, the American College of Chest Physicians and the American College of Cardiology. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine with certification in the subspecialties of cardiovascular diseases and advanced heart failure and transplantation. Dr. Benza currently holds administrative positions in the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute and the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation and is the former treasurer of that society. He served on President Barak Obama’s Advisory Committee on Organ Transplantation (ACOT) in the Health Resources and Services Administration for 4 years and was knighted in 2015 by his Royal Highness Vittorio Emanuele of Italy for his philanthropic work in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension and was admitted to the Association of University Cardiologists. He sits on multiple journal editorial committees and is the Steering Committee Chair for several industry trials in PAH. His primary clinical interests are the evaluation and treatment of advanced congestive heart failure, cardiac transplantation, and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). He participates in major clinical studies of new therapies for the treatment of heart failure, mechanical support, and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Benza is a funded investigator for the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association for his work in pulmonary arterial hypertension focusing on risk stratification, pharmacogenomics and new device therapies for this disease state. About TX45, a long-acting Fc-relaxin fusion proteinTX45 is an investigational Fc-relaxin fusion protein with optimized pharmacokinetics and biophysical properties that activates the RXFP1 receptor, the G-protein coupled receptor target of the hormone relaxin. Relaxin is an endogenous protein, expressed at low levels in both men and women that is a pulmonary and systemic vasodilator with lusitropic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory activity. In normal human physiology, relaxin is upregulated during pregnancy where it exerts vasodilative effects, reduces systemic and pulmonary vascular resistance and increases cardiac output to accommodate the increased demand for oxygen and nutrients from the developing fetus. Relaxin also exerts anti-fibrotic effects on pelvic ligaments to facilitate delivery of the baby. About Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension in HFpEFThe World Health Organization has defined five groups of pulmonary hypertension (“PH”). Tectonic is focused on the Group 2 subtype, a condition that develops due to left-sided heart disease, specifically pulmonary hypertension secondary to left heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (“PH-HFpEF”). In patients with PH-HFpEF, chronic heart failure leads to increased blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries, exerting severe strain on the right side of the heart, which adapts poorly to the increased pressure. This increased pulmonary pressure gradually causes worsening exercise capacity, shortness of breath and right-sided heart failure which can lead to death. Although several Group 1 PH (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, PAH) medications have been explored in Group 2 PH, to date, no medications have been approved for its treatment. About TectonicTectonic is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of therapeutic proteins and antibodies that modulate the activity of G-protein coupled receptors (“GPCRs”). Leveraging its proprietary technology platform called GEODe™ (GPCRs Engineered for Optimal Discovery), Tectonic is focused on developing biologic medicines that overcome the existing challenges of GPCR-targeted drug discovery and harness the human body to modify the course of disease. Tectonic focuses on areas of significant unmet medical need, often where therapeutic options are poor or nonexistent, as these are areas where new medicines have the potential to improve patient quality of life. Tectonic is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit www.tectonictx.com and follow on LinkedIn. Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical facts are “forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “possible,” “potential,” “seeks,” “will” and variations of these words or similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding: the design, objectives, initiation, timing, progress and results of clinical trials of Tectonic’s product candidates, including the ongoing Phase 1b and Phase 2 clinical trials for TX45 in Group 2 PH-HFpEF; and the potential properties and benefits of TX45. These forward-looking statements are based on Tectonic’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties that could cause Tectonic’s clinical development programs, future results or performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Many factors may cause differences between current expectations and actual results, including: the potential that success in preclinical testing and earlier clinical trials does not ensure that later clinical trials will generate the same results or otherwise provide adequate data to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of a product candidate; the impacts of macroeconomic conditions, including the conflict in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East, heightened inflation and uncertain credit and financial markets, on Tectonic’s business, clinical trials and financial position; unexpected safety or efficacy data observed during preclinical studies or clinical trials; clinical trial site activation or enrollment rates that are lower than expected; Tectonic’s ability to realize the benefits of its collaborations and license agreements; changes in expected or existing competition; changes in the regulatory environment; the uncertainties and timing of the regulatory approval process; and unexpected litigation or other disputes. Other factors that may cause Tectonic’s actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements in this press release are identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in Tectonic’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 12, 2024, and in other filings that Tectonic makes and will make with the SEC in the future. Tectonic expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. For more information, please visit www.tectonictx.com and follow on LinkedIn. Source: Tectonic Therapeutic

Phase 1a results support further development of TX000045 (“TX45”) for Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension in HFpEF (“PH-HFpEF”), based on favorable pharmacokinetic profile and impact on renal plasma flow (“RPF”)TX45 showed a favorable safety profile, with no observed injection site reactions, immunogenicity, or detection of anti-drug antibodiesRPF-based exposure-response model enabled APEX Phase 2 dose selectionUpcoming topline results from the ongoing TX45 clinical program includes Phase 1b hemodynamic, proof-of-concept trial data expected in late 1Q or early 2Q’2025, and APEX Phase 2 clinical trial data expected in 2026 WATERTOWN, Mass., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc. (NASDAQ: TECX) (“Tectonic”) a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of therapeutic proteins and antibodies that modulate the activity of G-protein coupled receptors (“GPCRs”), today announced detailed results from the Phase 1a clinical trial of its lead asset, TX45, a long-acting, Fc-relaxin fusion protein. The poster will be presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions on November 16, 2024 from 3-4pm EST in Chicago, Illinois. Favorable topline results from the TX45 Phase 1a clinical trial were announced on September 19, 2024, along with the dose selection for the TX45 APEX Phase 2 trial that is currently underway in patients with PH-HFpEF. “Favorable Phase 1a results allowed us to confidently move ahead with our APEX Phase 2 clinical trial. We continue to be very enthusiastic about advancing TX45 as a potential best-in-class, long-acting relaxin therapeutic for patients with PH-HFpEF,” said Alise Reicin, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Tectonic. “Both of our ongoing clinical studies in patients with PH-HFpEF remain on track with topline results from our Phase 1b hemodynamic trial expected in late 1Q’2025 or early 2Q’2025, followed by topline results from our APEX Phase 2, 24-week clinical trial anticipated in 2026.” The Phase 1a single ascending dose (“SAD”) clinical trial assessed the safety and tolerability of TX45 in 55 healthy volunteers. Additionally, the Phase 1a clinical trial evaluated pharmacokinetic (“PK”) and pharmacodynamic (“PD”) measures of TX45 based on relaxin’s known ability to increase RPF in order to create an exposure-response model for Phase 2 dose selection. Phase 1a Highlights: Safety Results: TX45 was well tolerated with no drug-related severe adverse events, no evidence of immune-mediated clearance, and no antidrug antibodies or injection site reactions. The most common Treatment Emergent Adverse Event was orthostatic tachycardia (increase in heart rate while standing), which was transient and not associated with decreases in blood pressure.No clinically meaningful changes in laboratory values, ECG intervals or blood pressure were observed. Pharmacokinetic Results: TX45 demonstrated a potential best-in-class half-life for a long-acting relaxin therapy. Final analysis showed that a single dose of TX45 had approximately 50% subcutaneous bioavailability with a half-life (t1/2) of two to three weeks (14-20 days). Pharmacodynamic Results and Exposure Response-Modeling: TX45 administration resulted in increased RPF across all doses. Comparing TX45 blood levels to RPF allowed for the development of a robust exposure-response model for Phase 2 dose selection. The exposure-response model is a nonlinear, mixed-effects Emax model that included repeated measurements of RPF for each subject in the study (>200 data points), resulting in a modeled Emax (maximum effect) of 33% (SE 3.3%, p < 0.0001).The magnitude of effect of TX45 on RPF was consistent with other relaxin therapeutics. Mean dose cohort effects (n=6 per cohort) demonstrated increased RPF of up to 42%.The model also demonstrated that the two doses selected for the APEX Phase 2 study, 300 mg every two weeks (Q2W) and 300 mg every four weeks (Q4W), yield maximal or near-maximal PD effects on human RPF at steady state trough. “Results from the Phase 1a clinical trial confirms why we are enthusiastic about TX45 as a potential long-acting relaxin therapeutic. TX45 was clearly active, was well tolerated and demonstrated a prolonged half-life,” said Marcella K Ruddy, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Tectonic. “We are excited to build on this positive Phase 1a study with the ongoing single-dose Phase 1b hemodynamic trial and the APEX Phase 2 clinical trial. Results from these trials are expected to define the therapeutic effects of TX45 and enable us to understand its potential role in the treatment of patients with PH-HFpEF.” About the APEX Phase 2 Clinical Trial for TX45 in Pulmonary Hypertension with HFpEFTX45 is being evaluated in the APEX Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT06616974) in patients with Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (“PH-HFpEF”). The trial is designed to evaluate efficacy in the broad PH-HFpEF population and enrich for the subset of Group 2 PH patients with a more severe form of disease. The trial plans to enroll up to 180 subjects who will be randomized to one of two dose regimens of TX45 or placebo. TX45 will be administered by subcutaneous injection over 24-weeks followed by an 8-week follow-up period. The primary and secondary endpoints of the trial include change from baseline in pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) as well as other relevant hemodynamic changes. It will also explore TX45’s effect on change in six-minute walk distance. TX45 aims to address the physiological abnormalities of PH-HFpEF through its effects on both pulmonary and systemic vasodilation, cardiac diastolic dysfunction and potential remodeling in both the pulmonary vessels and cardiac muscle, which could translate into a clinically meaningful improvement in exercise capacity in these patients. Additional information on the ongoing APEX clinical trial can be accessed at clinicaltrials.gov. About TX45, a long-acting Fc-relaxin fusion proteinTX45 is an Fc-relaxin fusion protein with optimized pharmacokinetics and biophysical properties that activates the RXFP1 receptor, the G-protein coupled receptor target of the hormone relaxin. Relaxin is an endogenous protein, expressed at low levels in both men and women that is a pulmonary and systemic vasodilator with lusitropic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory activity. In normal human physiology, relaxin is upregulated during pregnancy where it exerts vasodilative effects, reduces systemic and pulmonary vascular resistance and increases cardiac output to accommodate the increased demand for oxygen and nutrients from the developing fetus. Relaxin also exerts anti-fibrotic effects on pelvic ligaments to facilitate delivery of the baby. About Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension in HFpEFThe World Health Organization has defined 5 groups of pulmonary hypertension (“PH”). Tectonic is focused on the Group 2 subtype, a condition that develops due to left-sided heart disease, specifically pulmonary hypertension secondary to left heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (“PH-HFpEF”). In patients with PH-HFpEF, chronic heart failure leads to increased blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries, exerting severe strain on the right side of the heart, which adapts poorly to the increased pressure. This increased pulmonary pressure gradually causes worsening exercise capacity, shortness of breath and right-sided heart failure which can lead to death. Although several Group 1 PH (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, PAH) medications have been explored in Group 2 PH, to date, no medications have been approved for its treatment. About TectonicTectonic is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of therapeutic proteins and antibodies that modulate the activity of G-protein coupled receptors (“GPCRs”). Leveraging its proprietary technology platform called GEODe™ (GPCRs Engineered for Optimal Discovery), Tectonic is focused on developing biologic medicines that overcome the existing challenges of GPCR-targeted drug discovery and harness the human body to modify the course of disease. Tectonic focuses on areas of significant unmet medical need, often where therapeutic options are poor or nonexistent, as these are areas where new medicines have the potential to improve patient quality of life. Tectonic is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit www.tectonictx.com and follow on LinkedIn. Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical facts are “forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “possible,” “potential,” “seeks,” “will” and variations of these words or similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding: the design, objectives, initiation, timing, progress and results of clinical trials of Tectonic’s product candidates, including the ongoing Phase 1b and Phase 2 clinical trials for TX45 in Group 2 PH-HFpEF; and the potential properties and benefits of TX45. These forward-looking statements are based on Tectonic’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties that could cause Tectonic’s clinical development programs, future results or performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Many factors may cause differences between current expectations and actual results, including: the potential that success in preclinical testing and earlier clinical trials does not ensure that later clinical trials will generate the same results or otherwise provide adequate data to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of a product candidate; the impacts of macroeconomic conditions, including the conflict in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East, heightened inflation and uncertain credit and financial markets, on Tectonic’s business, clinical trials and financial position; unexpected safety or efficacy data observed during preclinical studies or clinical trials; clinical trial site activation or enrollment rates that are lower than expected; Tectonic’s ability to realize the benefits of its collaborations and license agreements; changes in expected or existing competition; changes in the regulatory environment; the uncertainties and timing of the regulatory approval process; and unexpected litigation or other disputes. Other factors that may cause Tectonic’s actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements in this press release are identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in Tectonic’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 2024, and in other filings that Tectonic makes and will make with the SEC in the future. Tectonic expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. For more information, please visit www.tectonictx.com and follow on LinkedIn.

Patient enrollment in the Phase 1b hemodynamic trial remains ahead of expectation, with topline results now expected in late Q1’2025 or early Q2’2025First subject dosed with TX000045 (“TX45”) in APEX Phase 2 clinical trial in early October, with topline results expected in 2026Development Candidate TX002100 (“TX2100”) selected for second program targeting patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)Cash and cash equivalents were $159.1 million as of September 30, 2024, expected to provide cash runway into mid-2027 WATERTOWN, Mass., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc. (NASDAQ: TECX) (“Tectonic”, or “the Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of therapeutic proteins and antibodies that modulate the activity of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), today announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024, and provided an overview of recent business highlights. “During the third quarter we continued to make excellent progress advancing our novel pipeline. We initiated the APEX Phase 2 clinical trial and continued better than expected enrollment in our Phase 1b hemodynamic, proof of concept clinical trial for TX45,” commented Alise Reicin, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Tectonic. “Additionally, today we are announcing the selection of TX2100 as our development candidate for Tectonic’s second program targeting HHT, and we are looking forward to discussing our Phase 1a trial results for TX45 this month at the American Heart Association followed by topline results for the Phase 1b trial expected in late Q1’2025 or early Q2’2025.” Recent Business Highlights First Subject Dosed TX45 in APEX Phase 2 Trial in Early October 2024: Tectonic dosed its first subject in its global, 24-week APEX Phase 2 clinical trial in early October. The trial is a placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Tectonic’s lead program, TX45 administered subcutaneously (SC) in subjects with PH-HFpEF. Subjects will be randomized to 300 mg SC (2 ml injection) once monthly of TX45, 300 mg SC once every other week of TX45, or placebo. Topline trial results from the APEX trial are expected in 2026.Favorable Phase 1a Topline Trial Results for TX45 Announced in September 2024: In September, Tectonic announced favorable Phase 1a safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) results for TX45. TX45 was well-tolerated with no observed immunogenicity and demonstrated a favorable PK/PD relationship which was used to identify doses for the ongoing APEX Phase 2 clinical trial.Development Candidate TX2100 Selected for HHT Program: Tectonic has identified TX2100 as its development candidate for the treatment of HHT, the second most common genetic bleeding disorder with no approved therapy. TX2100 is a VHH-Fc fusion antagonist antibody that binds to an undisclosed GPCR target (“GPCR3”) which plays a key role in pathogenic angiogenesis. A rodent surrogate of TX2100 demonstrated reduced arteriovenous malformation development and bleeding in an animal model of HHT. A 4-week non-human primate dose-range study with a functionally equivalent precursor to TX2100 showed no treatment-related toxicity observed at doses up to 100 mg/kg. Tectonic expects to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial for TX2100 in Q4’2025 or Q1’2026 following the conclusion of favorable IND enabling studies. Upcoming Milestones Phase 1a Clinical Trial Results at AHA: The TX45 Phase 1a poster titled “The tolerability, safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of TX000045, a long-acting Fc-relaxin fusion protein after single doses in healthy volunteers” will be presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions on November 16th from 3-4pm EST.Ongoing Phase 1b Hemodynamic Clinical Trial Results Expected Late Q1’2025 or Early Q2’2025: The TX45 Phase 1b hemodynamic clinical trial evaluating single doses of TX45 in subjects with PH-HFpEF continues to enroll ahead of plan, with topline trial results expected in late Q1’2025 or early Q2’2025.Ongoing APEX Phase 2 Clinical Trial Results Expected in 2026: The global, 24-week APEX Phase 2 clinical trial, a placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of TX45 administered subcutaneously in subjects with PH-HFpEF remains on track, with topline trial results expected in 2026. Overview of Financial and Operating Results Cash Position: As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $159.1 million, compared to $185.1 million as of June 30, 2024. Tectonic anticipates that its current cash and cash equivalents, will provide a cash runway into mid-2027, including through key Phase 1b and Phase 2 readouts for TX45, and the progression of the HHT program into clinical development.Research and Development Expenses: Research and development expenses were $14.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $8.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily the result of increased external contract research organization research costs related to the progression of the TX45 Phase 1b clinical trial and the initiation of the TX45 Phase 2 clinical trial, along with an increase in consulting and professional services to support the ongoing development activities of Tectonic’s early stage drug candidates.General and Administrative Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $5.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily the result of increases in personnel-related costs as well as increases in professional and consulting fees to support merger-related activities.Net Loss: For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company had a net loss of $17.7 million compared to a net loss of $10.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. About TX45, a long-acting Fc-relaxin fusion protein Tectonic’s lead program, TX45, is an Fc-relaxin fusion protein with optimized pharmacokinetics and biophysical properties that activates the RXFP1 receptor, the GPCR target of the hormone relaxin. Relaxin is an endogenous protein, expressed at low levels in both men and women. In normal human physiology, relaxin is upregulated during pregnancy where it exerts vasodilative effects, reduces systemic and pulmonary vascular resistance and increases cardiac output to accommodate the increased demand for oxygen and nutrients from the developing fetus. Relaxin also exerts anti-fibrotic effects on pelvic ligaments to facilitate delivery of the baby. Tectonic is evaluating TX45 in an ongoing Phase 1b hemodynamic, proof-of-concept study and a Phase 2 clinical proof-of-concept study; both studies are being conducted in patients with PH-HFpEF. About Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension in HFpEF The World Health Organization has defined five groups of PH. Tectonic is focused on the Group 2 subtype, a condition that develops due to left-sided heart disease, specifically pulmonary hypertension secondary to left heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (PH-HFpEF). In patients with PH-HFpEF, chronic heart failure leads to increased blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries, exerting severe strain on the right side of the heart, which adapts poorly to the increased pressure. This increased pulmonary pressure gradually causes worsening exercise capacity, shortness of breath and right-sided heart failure which can lead to death. Although several Group 1 PH (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, PAH) medications have been explored in Group 2 PH, to date, no medications have been approved for its treatment. About TX2100 TX2100 is a GPCR-targeting biotherapeutic that is being developed to treat HHT, the second most common genetic bleeding disorder. In HHT, loss-of-function mutations in the BMP9/10-Endoglin-ALK1-SMAD4 signaling pathway lead to increased expression of factors that promote abnormal blood vessel formation. The abnormal blood vessel formations found in HHT, also known as telangiectasias and arterio-venous malformations or “AVMs”, are prone to spontaneous recurrent and severe bleeding episodes that can be life-threatening, yet there are no approved therapies to treat these patients. The target GPCR for TX2100 is a receptor for an angiogenic factor known to be upregulated in animal models of HHT. By blocking the signaling of this receptor, Tectonic anticipates it can reduce bleeding resulting from the abnormal blood vessel formation seen in HHT. About Tectonic Tectonic is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of therapeutic proteins and antibodies that modulate the activity of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). Leveraging its proprietary technology platform called GEODe™ (GPCRs Engineered for Optimal Discovery), Tectonic is focused on developing biologic medicines that overcome the existing challenges of GPCR-targeted drug discovery and harness the human body to modify the course of disease. Tectonic focuses on areas of significant unmet medical need, often where therapeutic options are poor or nonexistent, as these are areas where new medicines have the potential to improve patient quality of life. Tectonic is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit www.tectonictx.com and follow @TectonicTx on X and LinkedIn. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical facts are “forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “possible,” “potential,” “seeks,” “will” and variations of these words or similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the design, objectives, initiation, timing, progress and results of current and future preclinical studies and clinical trials of Tectonic’s product candidates, including the ongoing Phase 1b and Phase 2 clinical trials for its lead program, TX45, in Group 2 PH-HFpEF; the proposed initiation of a Phase 1 clinical trial for its development candidate for a second program in HHT, including its preclinical studies and anticipated endpoints; and the Company’s expected cash runway. These forward-looking statements are based on Tectonic’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties that could cause Tectonic’s clinical development programs, future results or performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Many factors may cause differences between current expectations and actual results, including: the potential that success in preclinical testing and earlier clinical trials does not ensure that later clinical trials will generate the same results or otherwise provide adequate data to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of a product candidate; the impacts of macroeconomic conditions, including the conflict in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East, heightened inflation and uncertain credit and financial markets, on Tectonic’s business, clinical trials and financial position; unexpected safety or efficacy data observed during preclinical studies or clinical trials; clinical trial site activation or enrollment rates that are lower than expected; Tectonic’s ability to realize the benefits of its collaborations and license agreements; changes in expected or existing competition; changes in the regulatory environment; the uncertainties and timing of the regulatory approval process; and unexpected litigation or other disputes. Other factors that may cause Tectonic’s actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements in this press release are identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in Tectonic’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 7, 2024, and in other filings that Tectonic makes and will make with the SEC in the future. Tectonic expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. For more information, please visit www.tectonictx.com and follow @TectonicTx on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Operating expenses: Research and development $14,317 $8,134 $32,208 $29,774 General and administrative 5,320 1,980 11,816 5,500 Total operating expenses 19,637 10,114 44,024 35,274 Loss from operations (19,637) (10,114) (44,024) (35,274)Other income (expense), net: Change in fair value of SAFE liabilities — — (3,610) — Interest income 1,952 97 2,526 448 Interest expense (25) (36) (85) (118)Other expense (7) (1) (416) (10)Total other income (expense), net 1,920 60 (1,585) 320 Net loss (17,717) (10,054) (45,609) (34,954)Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $(1.20) $(7.62) $(7.16) $(28.06)Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted 14,729,018 1,319,147 6,373,717 1,245,745 Other comprehensive loss: Foreign currency translation adjustment (16) — (66) — Comprehensive loss $(17,733) $(10,054) $(45,675) $(34,954) Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc. Select Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data(in thousands) (unaudited) September 30,2024 December 31,2023 Cash and cash equivalents $159,095 $28,769 Working capital* 145,278 (10,004)Total assets 168,717 39,399 Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) 150,361 (84,636) *Working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities