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Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBRX) is a Phase 3 clinical stage pharmaceutical company whose news flow is driven by developments in its oncology and virology pipeline. The company regularly issues updates on its lead anthracycline program Annamycin (naxtarubicin), its Immune/Transcription Modulator WP1066, and its antimetabolite portfolio, including WP1122.
News about Moleculin often focuses on clinical trial milestones, particularly for the pivotal, adaptive design Phase 2B/3 MIRACLE trial in relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Investors can follow announcements on enrollment progress, interim unblinding plans, trial expansion across multiple countries, and independent assessments of Annamycin’s cardiotoxicity profile. The company has highlighted an independent expert review of 90 Annamycin-treated subjects across five trials with no evidence of cardiotoxicity based on ECG, echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers.
Another key news theme is pipeline expansion. Moleculin reports investigator-initiated and grant-funded research that extends Annamycin into pancreatic cancer and glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), including collaborations with UNC-Chapel Hill and CIC biomaGUNE. Updates also cover externally funded clinical activity for WP1066 in adult GBM at Northwestern University and pediatric brain tumors at Emory University, along with published Phase 1 data showing STAT3 suppression and anti-tumor immune responses in children.
Moleculin’s news stream also includes corporate and regulatory updates such as reverse stock split actions, Nasdaq listing compliance developments, warrant exercises and patent grants, including an Australian patent for preliposomal Annamycin lyophilizate. For investors tracking MBRX, this news page provides a centralized view of scientific, clinical, regulatory and capital markets announcements related to the company’s efforts in hard-to-treat cancers and certain viral infections.
Moleculin Biotech (Nasdaq: MBRX) reported Q2 2025 financial results and significant progress in its clinical trials. The company's flagship Phase 2B/3 MIRACLE trial for Annamycin in treating relapsed/refractory AML is expanding, with 4 active sites and 20+ additional sites expected in Q3 2025. The trial's first data readout is anticipated by end of 2025.
Key developments include positive topline results from the Phase 1B/2 trial for soft tissue sarcoma lung metastases, showing 13.5-month median overall survival. The company reported $7.6 million in cash, sufficient to fund operations into Q4 2025. R&D expenses decreased to $3.6 million from $4.1 million year-over-year, while G&A expenses remained stable at $2.1 million.
[ "Expansion of MIRACLE trial with 4 active sites and 20+ additional sites expected by Q3 2025", "Positive FDA feedback received on pediatric AML study plan", "Encouraging preclinical data for Annamycin against liver cancers", "Strong Phase 1B/2 results showing 13.5-month median overall survival in STS lung mets trial", "New European patent strengthening intellectual property portfolio" ]Moleculin Biotech (NASDAQ:MBRX) has presented promising preclinical data for its lead drug candidate Annamycin in treating various liver cancers. The drug demonstrated significant efficacy against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), colorectal liver metastases, and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) liver metastases.
Key findings show that Annamycin achieves higher concentrations in the liver, spleen, lungs, and pancreas compared to doxorubicin. The drug exhibited strong anti-tumor activity in multiple cancer models while maintaining a favorable safety profile with low or no cardiotoxicity. Notably, 32 out of 42 subjects previously received above FDA's lifetime maximum allowable anthracycline level without cardiotoxicity evidence.
Annamycin is currently in late-stage clinical development for AML treatment, with preliminary data expected in 2H 2025.
Moleculin Biotech (Nasdaq: MBRX) has received a Notice of Intent to Grant for a European patent application for its drug candidate Annamycin (naxtarubicin). The patent, extending until 2040, covers methods of making preliposomal Annamycin lyophilizate with improved stability and high purity.
Annamycin is positioned to become the first non-cardiotoxic anthracycline for treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and soft tissue sarcoma lung metastases. The drug has received Fast Track Status and Orphan Drug Designation from both FDA and EMA, utilizing a unique lipid-based delivery technology with potential applications across various cancer types.
Moleculin Biotech (Nasdaq: MBRX), a late-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for hard-to-treat tumors and viruses, announced its participation in the Virtual Investor "What's Your Story" Summer Spotlight On-Demand Conference.
During the conference, Walter Klemp, the company's Founder, President, CEO and Chairman, shared insights about his journey with Moleculin and his passion for the company's development programs. The presentation is now available for viewing on virtualinvestorco.com and Moleculin's investor relations website.
Moleculin Biotech (Nasdaq: MBRX) has appointed Adriano Treve as Strategic Advisor for partnerships. Treve brings over 40 years of experience from Roche, with extensive expertise in global healthcare markets and senior executive roles across multiple regions.
The appointment comes at a crucial time as Moleculin approaches key milestones in its Phase 2B/3 MIRACLE trial of Annamycin (naxtarubicin) in combination with cytarabine for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The company expects the first unblinding of data for 45 patients in H2 2025, followed by a second unblinding in H1 2026.
Annamycin currently holds Fast Track Status and Orphan Drug Designation from both FDA and EMA for various indications, including relapsed or refractory AML and soft tissue sarcoma treatment.
Moleculin Biotech (Nasdaq: MBRX) has received approval from Georgia's RAMPA to conduct its Phase 2B/3 MIRACLE clinical trial for Annamycin in combination with cytarabine (AnnAraC) for treating relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (R/R AML).
The trial has shown early progress with 7 subjects treated and 1 in screening. The company plans to expand to 16 additional clinical sites by August end, building to over 30 sites for Part A. Initial data from the first 45 subjects is expected in 2H 2025.
The MIRACLE study features an adaptive design with Part A randomizing 75-90 subjects across three arms, followed by Part B with approximately 220 additional subjects. Annamycin currently holds Fast Track Status and Orphan Drug Designation from both FDA and EMA.
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