Moleculin Biotec Stock Price, News & Analysis

Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBRX) presented positive preclinical data for Annamycin, a next-generation anthracycline, at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023. The research showcased Annamycin's enhanced liver accumulation, significantly exceeding doxorubicin's uptake, and demonstrated high antitumor efficacy in liver cancer models. Key findings included a six-fold increase in liver accumulation compared to doxorubicin, substantial inhibition of tumor growth, and improved survival rates in various models. Annamycin is currently under evaluation in clinical trials targeting soft tissue sarcoma lung metastases and acute myeloid leukemia. These promising results bolster future studies and potential for Annamycin as a viable treatment option for hard-to-treat tumors.

Moleculin Biotech (NASDAQ: MBRX) reported its financial results for 2022, showing a net loss of $29.0 million, up from $6.7 million in 2021. R&D expenses increased to $19.0 million, driven by heightened clinical trial activities. The company has sufficient cash, totaling $43.1 million, to fund operations into the third quarter of 2024. Recent highlights include positive data from Annamycin's trials, an 80% overall response rate for refractory AML, and Fast Track Designation from the FDA for WP1122. A conference call to discuss results will be held on March 23, 2023, at 8:30 AM ET.