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An increase in research and development (R&D) activities in myotonic dystrophy is expected to drive market growth by enhancing the understanding of the disease, accelerating drug discovery, and creating innovative treatments. With more R&D, new therapeutic options such as gene therapies, antisense oligonucleotides, and targeted small molecules can be developed, addressing the unmet needs in myotonic dystrophy care. Increased R&D also attracts funding and partnerships, fostering a competitive environment that can lead to improved patient outcomes and market expansion. LAS VEGAS, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DelveInsight's ' Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline Insight 2024 ' report provides comprehensive global coverage of pipeline myotonic dystrophy therapies in various stages of clinical development, major pharmaceutical companies are working to advance the pipeline space and future growth potential of the myotonic dystrophy pipeline domain. Key Takeaways from the Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline Report DelveInsight's myotonic dystrophy pipeline report depicts a robust space with 20+ active players working to develop 22+ pipeline therapies for myotonic dystrophy treatment. Key myotonic dystrophy companies such as Avidity Biosciences, Lupin, AMO Pharma, Harmony Biosciences, Arthex Biotech, Dyne Therapeutics, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pepgen Corporation, Juvena Therapeutics, EditForce, Inc., Kinea Bio, and others are evaluating new myotonic dystrophy drugs to improve the treatment landscape. Promising myotonic dystrophy pipeline therapies such as AOC 1001, Mexiletine, Tideglusib, Pitolisant, ATX-01, DYNE-101, VX-670, ARO-DM1, PGN EDODM1, JUV 161, EF-210, KNA129, and others are under different phases of myotonic dystrophy clinical trials. On November 7, 2024, ARTHEx Biotech S.L., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative medicines through the modulation of gene expression, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has granted Rare Pediatric Designation (RPD) to ATX-01 for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1. In November 2024, Dyne Therapeutics announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Investigational New Drug application for DYNE-101, which is being evaluated in the ongoing, global Phase I/II ACHIEVE trial in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). The ACHIEVE trial currently includes 56 participants and is fully enrolled through the 6.8 mg/kg Q8W cohort (approximate ASO dose). In August 2024, PepGen announced that both Health Canada and the United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have cleared the Company's clinical trial application (CTA) submissions for the FREEDOM2 trial, and PepGen expects to initiate patient dosing in the second half of 2024. FREEDOM2 is a Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, MAD clinical trial evaluating PGN-EDODM1 in approximately 24 adult patients with DM1 in Canada, the United Kingdom, and in the United States, subject to regulatory clearance for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy. In May 2024, Avidity Biosciences announced that the US Food and Drug Administration granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to delpacibart etedesiran (AOC 1001), the company's lead clinical development program, for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1. In April 2024, PepGen presented a poster on the PGN-EDODM1 program at the 14th International Myotonic Dystrophy Consortium (IDMC-14) Meeting titled "FREEDOM-DM1: Phase 1 Study Design to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of PGN-EDODM1 for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1." In March 2024, Entrada achieved a milestone under its global collaboration with Vertex related to the clinical advancement of Vertex's Phase I/II clinical trial of VX-670, which triggered a USD 75 million payment. The Company expects to receive this payment in the second quarter of 2024. The Company is eligible to receive up to USD 485 million, inclusive of milestones achieved to date, for the successful achievement of certain research, development, regulatory and commercial milestones, and tiered royalties on future net sales for any products that may result from this collaboration agreement. In February 2024, PepGen Inc. announced that the US Food and Drug Administration had granted Fast Track designation to PGN-EDODM1, an investigational candidate for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1. In January 2024, Juvena Therapeutics receives the FDA Orphan Drug Designation for JUV-161 for the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1. Request a sample and discover the recent advances in myotonic dystrophy treatment drugs @ Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline Report The myotonic dystrophy pipeline report provides detailed profiles of pipeline assets, a comparative analysis of clinical and non-clinical stage myotonic dystrophy drugs, inactive and dormant assets, a comprehensive assessment of driving and restraining factors, and an assessment of opportunities and risks in the myotonic dystrophy clinical trial landscape. Myotonic Dystrophy Overview Myotonic dystrophy is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. It is caused by mutations in specific genes that lead to an abnormal expansion of repetitive DNA sequences. The two main types of myotonic dystrophy are Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) and Type 2 (DM2). DM1 is caused by a CTG repeat expansion in the DMPK gene, while DM2 is linked to a CCTG repeat expansion in the CNBP gene. Symptoms of myotonic dystrophy can vary but often include muscle stiffness (myotonia), weakness, and atrophy, primarily affecting the distal muscles and those of the face. Additional symptoms may involve cataracts, cardiac arrhythmias, endocrine issues, and cognitive difficulties. Diagnosis typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, family history assessment, and genetic testing to identify the specific mutations. Electromyography can also be used to detect myotonia. Currently, there is no cure for myotonic dystrophy, and treatment focuses on managing symptoms. This may include physical therapy to maintain muscle function, medications to alleviate myotonia, and regular monitoring for cardiac issues. Genetic counseling is recommended for affected individuals and their families to understand the inheritance patterns and potential risks. Find out more about myotonic dystrophy treatment drugs @ Drugs for Myotonic Dystrophy Treatment A snapshot of the Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline Drugs mentioned in the report: Learn more about the emerging myotonic dystrophy pipeline therapies @ Myotonic Dystrophy Clinical Trials Myotonic Dystrophy Therapeutics Assessment The myotonic dystrophy pipeline report proffers an integral view of the myotonic dystrophy emerging novel therapies segmented by stage, product type, molecule type, mechanism of action, and route of administration. Scope of the Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline Report Coverage: Global Therapeutic Assessment By Product Type: Mono, Combination, Mono/Combination Therapeutic Assessment By Clinical Stages: Discovery, Pre-clinical, Phase I, Phase II, Phase III Therapeutics Assessment By Route of Administration: Oral, Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Topical Therapeutics Assessment By Molecule Type: Recombinant fusion proteins, Small molecule, Monoclonal antibody, Peptide, Polymer, Gene therapy Therapeutics Assessment By Mechanism of Action: Myotonin protein kinase expression inhibitors, RNA interference, Sodium channel antagonists, Glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta inhibitors, Histamine H3 receptor antagonists, Histamine H3 receptor inverse agonists, MicroRNA inhibitor, RNA inhibitors, RNA splicing modulators Key Myotonic Dystrophy Companies: Avidity Biosciences, Lupin, AMO Pharma, Harmony Biosciences, Arthex Biotech, Dyne Therapeutics, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pepgen Corporation, Juvena Therapeutics, EditForce, Inc., Kinea Bio, and others. Key Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline Therapies: AOC 1001, Mexiletine, Tideglusib, Pitolisant, ATX-01, DYNE-101, VX-670, ARO-DM1, PGN EDODM1, JUV 161, EF-210, KNA129, and others. Dive deep into rich insights for new drugs for myotonic dystrophy treatment, visit @ Myotonic Dystrophy Drugs Table of Contents For further information on the myotonic dystrophy pipeline therapeutics, reach out @ Myotonic Dystrophy Treatment Drugs Related Reports Myotonic Dystrophy Market Myotonic Dystrophy Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast – 2034 report delivers an in-depth understanding of the disease, historical and forecasted epidemiology, as well as the market trends, market drivers, market barriers, and key myotonic dystrophy companies, including Lupin, AMO Pharma, Harmony Biosciences, Avidity Biosciences, Dyne Therapeutics, Nexien BioPharma, Locana Inc., Entrada Therapeutics, Arthex Biotech, NeuBase Therapeutics, NeuBase Therapeutics, Enzerna, Astellas Gene Therapies, Dyne Therapeutics, Pepgen Corporation, Sangamo Therapeutics, Syros Pharmaceuticals, among others. 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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Biosciences (Nasdaq: HRMY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for WAKIX® (pitolisant) tablets for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with narcolepsy. The FDA separated the submission into two sNDAs for administrative purposes to issue an approval for the treatment of EDS and a complete response for the treatment of cataplexy in pediatric patients (6 to <18 years of age) with narcolepsy. The FDA granted priority review of the sNDA based on a Phase 3 study conducted by Bioprojet, which evaluated the safety and efficacy of pitolisant in patients ages 6 to under 18 years with narcolepsy, with or without cataplexy. Based on the results of this study, Bioprojet received approval from the European Medicines Agency last year extending the indication for WAKIX to include the treatment of narcolepsy in children ages 6 years of age and older, with or without cataplexy. "Following the FDA's decision to grant priority review, we are very pleased with the Agency's timely review and approval of WAKIX for pediatric narcolepsy patients with excessive daytime sleepiness," said Jeffrey M. Dayno, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Biosciences. "EDS is the primary symptom experienced by all patients with narcolepsy and this approval for WAKIX, as the first-and-only FDA-approved non-scheduled treatment option for narcolepsy, makes this important treatment option available to pediatric patients 6 years and older living with narcolepsy." WAKIX was first approved by the FDA in August 2019 for the treatment of EDS in adult patients with narcolepsy, followed by FDA approval for the treatment of cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy in October 2020. A first-in-class treatment with a novel mechanism of action, WAKIX functions as a selective histamine 3 (H₃) receptor antagonist/inverse agonist that is believed to target the histamine system to promote wakefulness. Dayno added, "The unique mechanism of action of WAKIX and its non-scheduled status are especially important for a pediatric population that has had limited treatment options, all of which are controlled substances. The unique features of pitolisant present an exciting opportunity, and we are currently working on the next-generation formulations that could potentially offer additional benefits to patients, such as greater efficacy and new indications, extend the WAKIX franchise, and strengthen our leadership position in the treatment of rare sleep disorders." "We plan to discuss with the Agency a path forward for a cataplexy indication in pediatric narcolepsy patients based on the strength of the existing data from Bioprojet's Phase 3 trial," said Kumar Budur, M.D., M.S., Chief Medical and Scientific Officer of Harmony Biosciences. "We appreciate the FDA's recognition of the unmet medical need in this patient population and their approval of the EDS indication, making WAKIX available to every appropriate pediatric patient 6 years and older living with narcolepsy." "As a parent of a son who was diagnosed with narcolepsy in childhood, who continues to work in advocacy for all people living with narcolepsy of all ages, I applaud the FDA for approving WAKIX in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older," said Monica Gow, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Wake Up Narcolepsy. "This new approval offers a promising non-scheduled treatment option for children with narcolepsy, marking an important step forward in addressing the unmet medical needs of these children." About Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a rare, chronic, debilitating neurological disease of sleep-wake state instability that impacts approximately 170,000 Americans and is primarily characterized by its cardinal symptom excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), with or without cataplexy – along with other manifestations of REM sleep dysregulation (hallucinations and sleep paralysis), which intrude into wakefulness. EDS is the inability to stay awake and alert during the day and is the symptom that is present in all people living with narcolepsy. In most patients, narcolepsy is caused by the loss of hypocretin/orexin, a neuropeptide in the brain that supports sleep-wake state stability. This disease affects men and women equally, with typical symptom onset in adolescence or young adulthood; however, it can take up to a decade to be properly diagnosed. A bout WAKIX® (pitolisant) Tablets WAKIX, a first-in-class medication, is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy and for the treatment of EDS in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with narcolepsy. It was granted orphan drug designation for the treatment of narcolepsy in 2010, and breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of cataplexy in 2018. WAKIX is a selective histamine 3 (H₃) receptor antagonist/inverse agonist. The mechanism of action of WAKIX is unclear; however, its efficacy could be mediated through its activity at H₃ receptors, thereby increasing the synthesis and release of histamine, a wake promoting neurotransmitter. WAKIX was designed and developed by Bioprojet (France). Harmony has an exclusive license from Bioprojet to develop, manufacture and commercialize pitolisant in the United States. INDICATIONS AND USAGE WAKIX is indicated for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy and for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with narcolepsy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Contraindications WAKIX is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to pitolisant or any component of the formulation. Anaphylaxis has been reported. WAKIX is also contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Warnings and Precautions WAKIX prolongs the QT interval. Avoid use of WAKIX in patients with known QT prolongation or in combination with other drugs known to prolong the QT interval. Avoid use in patients with a history of cardiac arrhythmias, as well as other circumstances that may increase the risk of the occurrence of torsade de pointes or sudden death, including symptomatic bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, and the presence of congenital prolongation of the QT interval. The risk of QT prolongation may be greater in patients with hepatic or renal impairment due to higher concentrations of pitolisant; monitor these patients for increased QTc. Dosage modification is recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment and moderate or severe renal impairment. WAKIX is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment and not recommended in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Adverse Reactions In the placebo-controlled clinical trials conducted in adult patients with narcolepsy with or without cataplexy, the most common adverse reactions (≥5% and at least twice placebo) for WAKIX were insomnia (6%), nausea (6%), and anxiety (5%). Other adverse reactions that occurred at ≥2% and more frequently than in patients treated with placebo included headache, upper respiratory tract infection, musculoskeletal pain, heart rate increased, hallucinations, irritability, abdominal pain, sleep disturbance, decreased appetite, cataplexy, dry mouth, and rash. In the placebo-controlled phase of the clinical trial conducted in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy with or without cataplexy, the most common adverse reactions (≥5% and greater than placebo) for WAKIX were headache (19%) and insomnia (7%). The overall adverse reaction profile of WAKIX in the pediatric clinical trial was similar to that seen in the adult clinical trial program. Drug Interactions Concomitant administration of WAKIX with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors increases pitolisant exposure by 2.2-fold. Reduce the dose of WAKIX by half. Concomitant use of WAKIX with strong CYP3A4 inducers decreases exposure of pitolisant by 50%. Dosage adjustments may be required. H1 receptor antagonists that cross the blood-brain barrier may reduce the effectiveness of WAKIX. Patients should avoid centrally acting H1 receptor antagonists. WAKIX is a borderline/weak inducer of CYP3A4. WAKIX may reduce the effectiveness of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, including hormonal contraceptives. Patients using hormonal contraception should be advised to use an alternative non-hormonal contraceptive method during treatment with WAKIX and for at least 21 days after discontinuing treatment. Use in Specific Populations There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women who are exposed to WAKIX during pregnancy. Patients should be encouraged to enroll in the WAKIX pregnancy registry if they become pregnant. To enroll or obtain information from the registry, patients can call 1-800-833-7460. The safety and effectiveness of WAKIX have not been established for treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients less than 6 years of age with narcolepsy. The safety and effectiveness of WAKIX have not been established for treatment of cataplexy in pediatric patients with narcolepsy. WAKIX is extensively metabolized by the liver. WAKIX is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Dosage adjustment is recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment. WAKIX is not recommended in patients with end-stage renal disease. Dosage adjustment of WAKIX is recommended in patients with eGFR <60 mL/minute/1.73 m2. Dosage reduction is recommended in patients known to be poor CYP2D6 metabolizers; these patients have higher concentrations of WAKIX than normal CYP2D6 metabolizers. Please see the Full Prescribing Information for WAKIX for more information. To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Harmony Biosciences at 1-800-833-7460 or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or . About Harmony Biosciences At Harmony Biosciences, we specialize in developing and delivering treatments for rare neurological diseases that others often overlook. We believe that where empathy and innovation meet, a better life can begin for people living with neurological diseases. Established by Paragon Biosciences, LLC, in 2017 and headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA, our team of experts from a wide variety of disciplines and experiences is driven by our shared conviction that innovative science translates into therapeutic possibilities for our patients, who are at the heart of everything we do. For more information, please visit . Forward Looking Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our product WAKIX. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: our commercialization efforts and strategy for WAKIX; the rate and degree of market acceptance and clinical utility of WAKIX, pitolisant in additional indications, if approved, and any other product candidates we may develop or acquire, if approved; our research and development plans, including our plans to explore the therapeutic potential of pitolisant in additional indications; our ongoing and planned clinical trials; our ability to expand the scope of our license agreements with Bioprojet Société Civile de Recherche ("Bioprojet"); the availability of favorable insurance coverage and reimbursement for WAKIX; the timing of and our ability to obtain regulatory approvals for pitolisant for other indications as well as any other product candidates; our estimates regarding expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and additional financing needs; our ability to identify, acquire and integrate additional products or product candidates with significant commercial potential that are consistent with our commercial objectives; our commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy; significant competition in our industry; our intellectual property position; loss or retirement of key members of management; failure to successfully execute our growth strategy, including any delays in our planned future growth; our failure to maintain effective internal controls; the impact of government laws and regulations; volatility and fluctuations in the price of our common stock; the significant costs and required management time as a result of operating as a public company; the fact that the price of Harmony's common stock may be volatile and fluctuate substantially; statements related to our intended share repurchases and repurchase timeframe and the significant costs and required management time as a result of operating as a public company. These and other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 22, 2024, and our other filings with the SEC could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change. Harmony Biosciences Investor Contact: Brennan Doyle 484-539-9700 [email protected] Harmony Biosciences Media Contact: Cate McCanless 202-641-6086 [email protected] SOURCE Harmony Biosciences

Hamilton, Bermuda, June 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent review discusses evidence supporting the use of betahistine to alleviate residual dizziness following physical repositioning procedures in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) patients Betahistine is marketed world-wide, except in the US, and considered standard of care treatment for dizziness / vertigo AM-125 is a nasal spray formulation of betahistine currently being developed by Altamira to overcome low bioavailability of oral formulation and make treatment option also available to US patients Altamira intends to partner or divest AM-125 as part of legacy assets in strategic pivot to RNA delivery technology Altamira Therapeutics Ltd. (“Altamira” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:CYTO), a company dedicated to developing and commercializing RNA delivery technology for targets beyond the liver, today highlighted the publication of an article describing the rationale for and use of betahistine in the treatment of residual dizziness following standard of care physical repositioning procedures for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The peer reviewed article was published by an international group of medical and scientific experts in vestibular disorders in the journal Frontiers in Neurology1 and reviews the potential causes of residual dizziness, which has been reported to occur in 31-61% of patients, and available treatment options. BPPV is characterized by repeated episodes of vertigo produced by changes in the head position relative to gravity, e.g. when tipping the head backward. It is typically caused by dislodged inner ear particles (otoconia) in one of the semicircular canals, most often the posterior canal. The debris elicits unwanted vestibular stimulation and is often cleared through physical repositioning procedures such as the Epley maneuver, which is strongly recommended by the Clinical Practice Guideline of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. BPPV is the most common type of vertigo and accounts for 17 to 42% of all diagnosed cases; in the United States, healthcare costs associated with the diagnosis of BPPV alone approach $2 billion per year. Patients suffering from BPPV experience significant inconveniences and disabilities during symptomatic episodes, as they interfere with day-to-day activities such as driving a car or climbing stairs. Almost 86% of BPPV patients suffer some interruption to their daily activities and lost days at work due to BPPV. The dysfunction generally emerges in the elderly with a peak onset in the 5th and 6th decade. Even in case of a successful physical repositioning procedure, patients may experience residual dizziness. This may last for a few days up to several weeks and may affect quality of life and be of incapacitating nature. Residual dizziness may be due to, among others, remaining otoconia, incomplete vestibular compensation or microcirculation dysfunction. Based on their review of available treatment options, the authors of the publication suggest the use of vestibular habituation therapies and vestibular rehabilitation programs to facilitate vestibular compensation and treatment with betahistine for improvement of inner ear blood supply and promotion of vestibular compensation. An earlier publication by another research group had already shown in a meta-analysis that the combination of a common physical repositioning procedure with betahistine treatment resulted in a significantly greater reduction in dizziness handicap compared to the procedure alone (p = 0.001).2 “We welcome the additional research into residual dizziness after physical repositioning procedures in BPPV since this is a very common and oftentimes serious problem for patients”, commented Thomas Meyer, PhD, Altamira’s founder, chairman and CEO. “Treatment of BPPV is the single most important vestibular indication for betahistine, and we look forward to testing our AM-125, an intranasal formulation of the drug, specifically in this condition. AM-125 has a significantly higher bioavailability than the oral form of betahistine, which is currently marketed around the world, except for the US. As we are repositioning the Company around our RNA delivery technology, we are working towards the partnering of the program with one or several partners to take it forward and making betahistine ultimately also available to dizziness patients in the US.” About Betahistine Betahistine, a small molecule structural analog of histamine, acts as an agonist at the H1 histamine receptor and as an antagonist at the H3 histamine receptor. Unlike histamine, it crosses the blood-brain-barrier. Betahistine is known to increase the release of histamine, acetylcholine, dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. It increases cochlear, vestibular and cerebral blood flow and facilitates vestibular compensation and inhibits neuronal firing in the vestibular nuclei. Betahistine for oral administration is approved in about 115 countries (with the U.S. being a notable exception) for the treatment of vertigo and Meniere’s disease. Despite its good safety profile, the clinical utility of orally administered Betahistine is limited due to poor bioavailability. About AM-125 AM-125 is an intranasal formulation of betahistine. Because of its ability to circumvent first-pass-metabolism, AM-125 has been shown to have 5-to-29 times higher bioavailability than orally administered betahistine. Altamira Therapeutics is developing AM-125 for the treatment of acute vestibular syndrome (AVS). The investigational drug has been tested successfully in a Phase 2 clinical trial (“TRAVERS”) with patients suffering from AVS following vestibular surgery: compared to placebo, AM-125 treatment helped accelerate vestibular compensation and alleviate signs and symptoms of vestibular dysfunction.3 About Altamira Therapeutics Altamira Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CYTO) is developing and supplying peptide-based nanoparticle technologies for efficient RNA delivery to extrahepatic tissues (OligoPhore™ / SemaPhore™ platforms). The Company currently has two flagship siRNA programs using its proprietary delivery technology: AM-401 for KRAS driven cancer and AM-411 for rheumatoid arthritis, both in preclinical development beyond in vivo proof of concept. The versatile delivery platform is also suited for mRNA and other RNA modalities and made available to pharma or biotech companies through out-licensing. In addition, Altamira holds a 49% stake (with additional economic rights) in Altamira Medica AG, its commercial-stage legacy asset Bentrio®, an OTC nasal spray for allergic rhinitis. Further, the Company is in the process of partnering / divesting its inner ear legacy assets. Founded in 2003, Altamira is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, with its main operations in Basel, Switzerland. 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These risks and uncertainties also include, but are not limited to, those described under the caption "Risk Factors" in Altamira’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in Altamira’s other filings with the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which are available free of charge on the SEC’s website at: Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. All forward-looking statements and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Altamira or to persons acting on behalf of Altamira are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Altamira does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law. Investor Contact: Hear@altamiratherapeutics.com 1 Özgirgin et al. (2024), Residual dizziness after BPPV management: exploring pathophysiology and treatment beyond canalith repositioning maneuvers, Front Neurol 15:1382196. 2 Li et al. (2023), Efficacy of Epley’s maneuver plus betahistine in the management of PC-BPPV - A systematic review and meta-analysis, Medicine (Baltimore) 102(13):e33421. 3 Van de Heyning et al. (2023), Efficacy and safety of intranasal betahistine in the treatment of surgery-induced acute vestibular syndrome: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase 2 study, Otol Neurotol 44(5):493-501.