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Tonix reverses into US public shell, raising $1.1 million and questions

 
• By Nancy Faigen

Tonix Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharma company focused on CNS disorders and based in New York City, has completed a reverse merger transaction through a share exchange agreement with publicly traded Tamandare Explorations Inc. Through a share exchange, the shareholders of Tonix acquired control of Tamandare.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharma company focused on CNS disorders and based in New York City, has completed a reverse merger transaction through a share exchange agreement with publicly traded Tamandare Explorations Inc. Through a share exchange, the shareholders of Tonix acquired control of Tamandare.

In addition, Tamandare completed a private placement of $1.1 million to fund further R&D. Tamandare intends to change its name to Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp, and apply for a new...

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Wave Aspires To Accelerated Approval In DMD With 48-Week Data

 
• By Joseph Haas

With its exon 53-skipping candidate already showing promise in 24-week data, Wave now has 48-week data showing improvements in muscle health and functional outcomes.

Regenxbio Rises After Duchenne Update And Sarepta Safety Scare

 
• By Andrew McConaghie

Encouraging results in younger children with Duchenne is keeping Regenxbio on track for a potential mid-2026 filing for its gene therapy, RGX-202.

Sarepta Shares Plummet On News Of Elevidys Patient Death

 
• By Joseph Haas

The gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy passed the blockbuster sales threshold in 2024. Analysts said the drug’s overall risk/benefit profile still appears solid.

Scrip Asks... What Does 2025 Hold For Biopharma? Part 6: Therapeutic Area Advances

 
• By Eleanor Malone

Over 140 biopharma leaders share their views on developments to watch for in key therapeutic areas this year. Advances in multiple scientific fields are opening up new avenues for treatment.

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