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SAN DIEGO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FATE), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a first-in-class pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients, today announced that five presentations of clinical and preclinical data from the Company’s induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) product platform will be featured at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 28th Annual Meeting, being held in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 13-17, 2025. The Company has been selected to deliver an oral presentation on the translational data from its Phase 1 clinical trial of FT522, an off-the-shelf, CD19-targeted CAR NK cell product candidate, in patients with relapsed / refractory B-cell lymphoma (BCL) (NCT05950334). FT522 is the first product candidate to incorporate Alloimmune Defense Receptor (ADR) technology, which is designed to reduce or eliminate the need for administration of conditioning chemotherapy to patients receiving cell therapies. In addition, the Company will highlight preclinical data from its off-the-shelf, iPSC-derived, CAR T-cell product platform across autoimmune disease, hematological malignancy and solid tumor indications. Accepted abstracts are available on the ASGCT Annual Meeting website. Presentation details are as follows: Oral Presentation Phase 1 Translational Assessment of an Off-The-Shelf CAR NK Cell Armed with Alloimmune Defense Technology for Conditioning-free Therapy Session: Innovation in Alternative Cell Therapy Sources Location: Room 391-392 Presentation Date / Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 11:00 AM CT Poster Presentations Alloimmune Defense Receptor Combined with Genetic Ablation of Adhesion Ligand CD58 is a Comprehensive Approach to Promote Functional Persistence of Allogeneic Cell Therapies without Conditioning Chemotherapy Poster Number: 758 Presentation Date / Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:00 PM CT Targeting UPAR With Multiplexed-Engineered iPSC-Derived CAR T Cells to Reverse Age- and Insult-Related Fibrotic Disease Poster Number: 789 Presentation Date / Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:00 PM CT Next-Generation Off-the-Shelf CAR T-Cell Therapies for Conditioning-Free Treatment of a Broad Spectrum of Autoimmune Diseases and Hematologic Malignancies Poster Number: 1259 Presentation Date / Time: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:30 PM CT FT836, a Novel MICA/B-targeting CAR T-cell Therapy Engineered to Eliminate the Need for Conditioning Chemotherapy with Broad Activity Across Solid Tumor Indications Poster Number: 1229 Presentation Date / Time: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:30 PM CT About Fate Therapeutics’ iPSC Product Platform Human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) possess the unique dual properties of unlimited self-renewal and differentiation potential into all cell types of the body. The Company’s proprietary iPSC product platform combines multiplexed-engineering of human iPSCs with single-cell selection to create clonal master iPSC lines. Analogous to master cell lines used to mass produce biopharmaceutical drug products such as monoclonal antibodies, the Company utilizes its clonal master iPSC lines as a starting cell source to manufacture engineered cell products which are well-defined and uniform in composition, can be stored in inventory for off-the-shelf availability, can be administered in combination with other therapies, and can potentially reach a broad patient population. As a result, the Company’s platform is uniquely designed to overcome numerous limitations associated with patient- and donor-sourced cell therapies. Fate Therapeutics’ iPSC product platform is supported by an intellectual property portfolio of over 500 issued patents and 500 pending patent applications. About Fate Therapeutics, Inc. Fate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a first-in-class pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases. Using its proprietary iPSC product platform, the Company has established a leadership position in creating multiplexed-engineered master iPSC lines and in the manufacture and clinical development of off-the-shelf, iPSC-derived cell products. The Company’s pipeline includes iPSC-derived natural killer (NK) cell and T-cell product candidates, which are selectively designed, incorporate novel synthetic controls of cell function, and are intended to deliver multiple therapeutic mechanisms to patients. Fate Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.fatetherapeutics.com. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including statements regarding the advancement of and plans related to the Company's product candidates, clinical studies and preclinical research and development programs, the Company’s progress, plans and timelines for the clinical investigation of its product candidates, including the initiation and continuation of enrollment in the Company’s clinical trials, the timing and availability of data from the Company’s clinical trials, the therapeutic and market potential of the Company’s research and development programs and product candidates, and the potential capabilities and benefits of the Company’s iPSC product platform. These and any other forward-looking statements in this release are based on management's current expectations of future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk that the Company’s research and development programs and product candidates, including those product candidates in clinical investigation, may not demonstrate the requisite safety, efficacy, or other attributes to warrant further development or to achieve regulatory approval, the risk that results observed in prior studies of the Company’s product candidates, including preclinical studies and clinical trials, will not be observed in ongoing or future studies involving these product candidates, the risk of a delay or difficulties in the manufacturing of the Company’s product candidates or in the initiation and conduct of, or enrollment of patients in, any clinical trials, the risk that the Company may cease or delay preclinical or clinical development of any of its product candidates for a variety of reasons (including requirements that may be imposed by regulatory authorities on the initiation or conduct of clinical trials, changes in the therapeutic, regulatory, or competitive landscape for which the Company’s product candidates are being developed, the amount and type of data to be generated or otherwise to support regulatory approval, difficulties or delays in patient enrollment and continuation in the Company’s ongoing and planned clinical trials, difficulties in manufacturing or supplying the Company’s product candidates for clinical testing, failure to demonstrate that a product candidate has the requisite safety, efficacy, or other attributes to warrant further development, and any adverse events or other negative results that may be observed during preclinical or clinical development), and the risk that its product candidates may not produce therapeutic benefits or may cause other unanticipated adverse effects. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause the Company’s actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company’s most recently filed periodic report, and from time to time in the Company’s press releases and other investor communications. Fate Therapeutics is providing the information in this release as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Contact: Christina Tartaglia Precision AQ 212.362.1200 christina.tartaglia@precisionaq.com Source: Fate Therapeutics, Inc.

WILMETTE, Ill., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monopar Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: MNPR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for patients with unmet medical needs, today announced fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results and summarized recent developments. “2024 was a productive year for Monopar, with the in-licensing of ALXN1840, the initiation of two first-in-human radiopharma Phase 1 clinical trials, and the strengthening of our balance sheet with net proceeds of over $55 million from financings,” said Chandler Robinson, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Monopar. “We are especially grateful to the Wilson disease patients. Their testimonies and support are what provided the opportunity for Monopar to progress ALXN1840 toward an NDA filing.” Recent Program Developments ALXN1840 – Plan to Submit NDA with FDA for Wilson Disease in Early 2026 Wilson disease is a rare and progressive genetic condition in which the body’s pathway for removing excess copper is compromised, leading to damage from toxic copper build-up in tissues and organs such as the liver and brain. ALXN1840 is a potent binder and mobilizer of copper, as demonstrated in a Phase 3 clinical trial that met its primary endpoint. In October 2024, Monopar announced the execution of a worldwide exclusive license to ALXN1840 with Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease (“AZ”). As part of this transaction, AZ received a total cash payment of $4.0 million, was issued 9.9% ownership of Monopar’s outstanding common stock, and is entitled to receive regulatory approval and sales milestones along with a tiered royalty based on net sales. MNPR-101 – Currently Enrolling Phase 1 Imaging and Therapeutic Oncology Trials Imaging agent MNPR-101-Zr (MNPR-101 conjugated to zirconium-89) and therapeutic agent MNPR-101-Lu (MNPR-101 conjugated to lutetium-177) target the urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (“uPAR”), which is expressed in numerous aggressive cancers such as triple-negative breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. Initiated Phase 1a clinical trial for novel therapeutic radiopharmaceutical MNPR-101-Lu in patients with advanced cancers Dosed first patient with MNPR-101-Lu in December 2024 Presented encouraging human clinical imaging and dosimetry data of MNPR-101-Zr at the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (“EANM”) 2024 Annual Congress uPAR expression, as detected by MNPR-101-Zr, has been seen to date in breast, colorectal, pancreatic, adrenocortical carcinoma, and ovarian cancer patients Filed a patent application covering new therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals based on a novel family of linkers used to connect radioisotopes with targeting agents, including Monopar’s uPAR targeting antibody MNPR-101 Recent Financings In Q4 2024, we raised net proceeds of over $55 million from the following financings: On October 30, 2024, pursuant to a placement agent agreement with Rodman & Renshaw LLC, we sold 1,181,540 shares of our common stock at $16.25 in a public offering, yielding net proceeds of approximately $17.8 million. On December 23, 2024, pursuant to an underwriting agreement with Piper Sandler & Co., we sold 798,655 shares of our common stock at $23.79 per share in a public offering. Concurrently with the public offering, we completed a private placement of 882,761 pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of common stock to an institutional investor at a purchase price of $23.789 per pre-funded warrant. The net proceeds of the December 23, 2024, public offering and private placement were approximately $37.4 million. Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024, Compared to the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2023 Cash and Net Loss Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of December 31, 2024, were $60.2 million. Monopar expects that its current funds will be sufficient to continue operations at least through December 31, 2026, in order to: (1) assemble a regulatory package and file an NDA for ALXN1840; (2) continue to conduct and conclude its first-in-human imaging and dosimetry clinical trial with MNPR-101-Zr; (3) continue to conduct its first-in-human therapeutic clinical trial of MNPR-101-Lu; (4) advance its preclinical MNPR-101-Ac program into the clinic; and (5) invest in internal research and development projects to expand its radiopharma and rare disease pipeline. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $10.9 million or $2.23 per share compared to $1.8 million or $0.60 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $15.6 million or $4.11 per share compared to $8.4 million or $3.04 per share for the year ended December 31, 2023. Research and Development (“R&D”) Expenses R&D expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $9.9 million compared to $1.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. This increase of $8.9 million was primarily due to: (1) an increase of $8.6 million related to the in-licensing of ALXN1840 and (2) an increase of $0.4 million in R&D salaries, partially offset by a net decrease of $0.1 million in other R&D expenses. R&D expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $13.0 million compared to $5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase of $7.4 million was primarily due to: (1) an increase of $8.6 million related to the in-licensing of ALXN1840; (2) an increase of $0.3 million in R&D personnel expenses; and (3) a net increase of $0.1 million in other R&D expenses, partially offset by a decrease of $1.6 million in trial closure related expenses. General and Administrative (“G&A”) Expenses G&A expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $1.2 million, compared to $0.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. This increase of $0.3 million was primarily due to: (1) an increase of $0.1 million in G&A personnel salaries; (2) an increase of $0.1 million in G&A consulting fees; and (3) an increase of $0.1 million in Delaware franchise taxes. G&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $3.2 million, compared to $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. About Monopar Therapeutics Inc. Monopar Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company with late-stage ALXN1840 for Wilson disease, and radiopharma programs including Phase 1-stage MNPR-101-Zr for imaging advanced cancers, and Phase 1a-stage MNPR-101-Lu and late preclinical-stage MNPR-101-Ac225 for the treatment of advanced cancers. For more information, and links to SEC filings that contain detailed financial information, visit: https://ir.monopartx.com/annual-reports. 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. The words “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “target” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Examples of these forward-looking statements include: that Monopar plans to submit an NDA for Wilson disease in early 2026; and that Monopar expects that its current funds will be sufficient to continue operations at least through December 31, 2026. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: uncertainties related to the regulatory discussions that Monopar intends to initiate related to ALXN1840 and the outcome thereof; that radiation dosimetry analytics in the future may not be consistent with the estimated data generated thus far; that Monopar may not find enough patients to successfully enroll its MNPR-101-Lu therapeutic study; that the Phase 1 imaging and dosimetry clinical trial in advanced cancer patients with MNPR-101-Zr may not yield consistently satisfactory results; that future preclinical, including MNPR-101-Ac, or clinical data may not be as promising as the data to date; that MNPR-101-Zr and/or MNPR-101-Lu may cause unexpected serious adverse effects or fail to be effective against the cancer tumors in humans; that the trials could result in a clinical hold should there be a serious adverse event; the rate of market acceptance and competitiveness in terms of pricing, efficacy and safety, of any products for which Monopar receives marketing approval, and Monopar’s ability to competitively market any such products as compared to larger pharmaceutical firms; Monopar’s ability to raise sufficient funds in order for the Company to support continued preclinical, clinical, regulatory, precommercial and commercial development of its programs and to make contractual milestone payments, as well as its ability to further raise additional funds in the future to support any existing or future product candidate programs through completion of clinical trials, the approval processes and, if applicable, commercialization; and the significant general risks and uncertainties surrounding the research, development, regulatory approval, and commercialization of imaging agents and therapeutics. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks are described more fully in Monopar's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Monopar undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release represent Monopar’s views only as of the date hereof and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. CONTACT: Monopar Therapeutics Inc. Investor Relations Quan Vu Chief Financial Officer vu@monopartx.com Follow Monopar on social media for updates: X: @MonoparTx LinkedIn: Monopar Therapeutics Released March 31, 2025

The Phase II Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for FG001 in head and neck cancer, announced on October 7, 2024, has been granted approval under the new European process by the Dutch Central Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects and the Medical Ethical Committee of the University Medical Center Groningen. The CTA submission followed strong clinical topline data from a proof-of-concept Phase II clinical trial of FG001 in patients with head and neck cancer. The trial evaluated surgical precision using various surgical equipment and advanced FG001 to help patients with head and neck cancer.” Morten Albrechtsen, CEO at FluoGuide states: "The approval is a significant milestone to advance FG001 helping patients with head and neck cancer. We are on track to enroll first patient in first quarter of 2025 and the key data trigger point is expected in the second half of 2025 with the interim data.” FluoGuide and Principal Investigator Prof. Dr. Max Witjes are now preparing to initiate the Phase II trial (CT-005) in head and neck cancer, which will be conduct a single center trial to: Evaluate multiple endpoints for measuring surgical completeness with FG001 in patients with head and neck cancer Explore different benefits of FG001 in assisting these patients Access the use of various surgical equipment types Enroll 25-30 patients, with enrollment starting in Q1 2025 The interim data is expected in the second half of 2025 being the data trigger point The trial completing in H2 2026 Depending on trial data and regulatory feedback, the FluoGuide plans to conduct a multisite registration trial as the next step toward approval and commercialization.