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The WENA news archive on Stock Titan captures the transition of ANEW MEDICAL, INC. into Klotho Neurosciences, Inc. and its evolution as a Nasdaq‑listed biopharmaceutical and biotechnology company. Company press releases describe a strategic rebranding, a ticker change from WENA to KLTO, and an intensified focus on patented therapies targeting the brain and central nervous system (CNS) for neurodegenerative and age‑related disorders.
News items highlight the firm’s emphasis on the human Klotho gene, particularly the secreted isoform s‑KL, which its disclosures associate with aging, cognition and neurological function. Coverage includes updates on patents granted in the U.S., Europe, China, Hong Kong and other Asian markets for Klotho‑based gene therapy, as well as announcements about advancing gene therapy programs for ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and related conditions.
Investors and followers can also find releases on collaborations and technology acquisitions, such as the partnership with the Okinawa Research Center for Longevity Science (ORCLS) to study Klotho levels in long‑lived populations, and the exclusive worldwide license for the Nanoject needle‑free dry powder autoinjector for medicines and vaccines. Additional news covers peptide‑based programs for weight and eating disorders, antibody biologics targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases, and financial developments like the conversion of convertible promissory notes to remove long‑term debt.
By reviewing this news feed, readers can track how the former WENA‑listed company has built its Klotho‑centered pipeline, expanded its intellectual property, formed research partnerships and reported regulatory milestones, including an FDA Orphan Drug Designation for its KLTO‑202 gene therapy candidate for ALS.
ANEW MEDICAL, INC. (NASDAQ: WENA) has announced a strategic rebranding to Klotho Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLTO), reflecting its focus on neurodegenerative therapies and healthy longevity. The company's core investments will be directed towards its patented Klotho gene technology assets in the neurosciences sector. Klotho Neurosciences will pursue two major market segments:
1. Development of innovative prescription drugs for neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's using their proprietary s-KL gene therapy platform.
2. Research on healthy longevity using patented s-KL, collaborating with the Okinawa Research Center for Longevity Science to study Centenarians and validate clinical assays for early intervention in neurologic pathologies.
ANEW MEDICAL, INC. (NASDAQ: WENA) has announced two key goals for its cell and gene therapy development: enhancing healthy longevity potential and developing treatments for age-related and neurodegenerative diseases. The company has secured exclusive worldwide rights and patents for the secreted form of Klotho (s-KL), often called 'the anti-aging gene'. ANEW's hypothesis suggests that maintaining high Klotho levels leads to a long, healthy life, while depleted levels may cause neurodegenerative diseases.
ANEW plans to study blood samples from Okinawa centenarians, comparing them to a cohort with age-related disorders. The company has partnered with the Okinawa Centenarian Research Center for Longevity, including renowned scientists as advisors. ANEW aims to enter clinical trials soon and leverage its recent Nasdaq listing to expedite development of Klotho-based therapies.
ANEW MEDICAL, INC. (NASDAQ: WENA), a leading U.S. biotechnology company, has successfully converted its convertible promissory notes, eliminating over $4 million in long-term debt. This strategic move significantly strengthens ANEW's balance sheet and increases stockholder equity, positioning the company for future growth and investment opportunities. The debt conversion also eliminates $600,000 in annual interest payments.
The average conversion price was approximately $1.08 per share, reflecting investors' long-term commitment to the company. Jeffrey LeBlanc, ANEW's Chief Financial Officer, stated that this debt conversion demonstrates strong investor confidence in ANEW's growth potential and strategic direction. The newly achieved debt-free status provides ANEW with increased financial flexibility to invest more aggressively in its cutting-edge research and development of cell and gene-based treatments for aging and age-related diseases.
ANEW MEDICAL, INC. (Nasdaq: WENA) has signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Transfertech Sherbrooke (TTS) for Nanoject, a needle-free, freeze-dried nanopowder autoinjector for medicines and vaccines. This patented technology uses a miniature shock tube to deliver nano-sized or micron-sized particles of medicine at high speed into the skin. The company aims to offer both single-use disposable and reusable multi-dose devices.
ANEW's CEO, Dr. Joseph Sinkule, sees this as an opportunity to generate near-term revenue while advancing their early-stage human Klotho gene therapy program. The technology offers advantages such as improved storage at room temperatures, better long-term stability, and novel programmed time-released formulations. ANEW plans to focus on key therapeutic areas including pain, fertility medicines, growth hormones, erectile dysfunction, and vaccines.
ANEW MEDICAL (NASDAQ: WENA), a U.S. biotechnology company focused on cell and gene-based treatments for aging and age-related diseases, has appointed Jeffrey LeBlanc as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). LeBlanc replaces interim CFO Edward Cong Wang, who was previously the CFO of Redwoods Acquisition Corp, with which ANEW merged.
Dr. Joseph Sinkule, ANEW's Founder, Chairman, and CEO, praised LeBlanc's appointment, highlighting his over 20 years of experience in managing financial operations, launching new ventures, and achieving successful exits. LeBlanc's background includes investment roles at Greenlight Capital and GE Capital, as well as a stint at McKinsey and Co. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
ANEW MEDICAL, INC. (NASDAQ: WENA) has been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,036,268 for its secreted RNA splice variant of the human Klotho gene, known as 's-KL'. This patent strengthens ANEW's intellectual property protection for developing treatments for neurodegenerative and age-related diseases. The Klotho gene, often called the 'anti-aging' gene, controls various brain and neurologic functions.
ANEW has exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize novel genetic approaches for treating conditions like Alzheimer's, ALS, and Parkinson's disease. The company's IP portfolio is licensed from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Institució Catalana De Recerca Estudis Avançats. This U.S. patent complements existing patents in Europe, China, and other Asian markets, solidifying ANEW's global IP position.
ANEW MEDICAL, INC. (NASDAQ: WENA) has announced plans to develop therapeutics using novel proprietary peptides that selectively bind and activate melanocortin receptors on neuronal cells in the brain to treat weight loss and eating disorders. This approach is based on a worldwide licensing agreement with Teleost Biopharmaceuticals and the University of Arizona.
The company aims to target obesity and cachexia through orally administered peptide formulations, potentially offering a more affordable alternative to injectable semaglutide-based medications. Animal studies have shown promising results in weight loss and improved energy levels. This program aligns with ANEW's existing neuroscience initiatives and leverages the critical role of the central melanocortin system in regulating body weight.
ANEW MEDICAL, INC. (NASDAQ: WENA) has announced the issuance of patents in major Asian markets for its genetic therapy approach to treating Alzheimer's disease and ALS. The company has secured patent number HK1259628 in Hong Kong and patent number CN 117126829A in mainland China, protecting its novel secreted Klotho protein and gene delivery system.
These patents cover the development of genetic approaches for treating neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. The intellectual property was exclusively licensed worldwide from UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA and INSTITUCIÓ CATALANA DE RECERCA I ESTUDIS AVANÇATS.
ANEW plans to begin human testing of its innovative treatment in late 2025. The company's CEO, Dr. Joseph Sinkule, emphasized the importance of these patents in identifying clinical trial sites and corporate partners in the Chinese market.
ANEW MEDICAL (NASDAQ: WENA) has announced plans to advance its patented Klotho gene therapy program aimed at treating neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Disease. The company recently received patents in Europe, China, and Hong Kong, with patents pending in the U.S. and Canada. Initial data suggests elevated Klotho levels contribute to longer, healthier lifespans, while depleted levels increase susceptibility to these diseases. ANEW's strategy includes FDA clinical trials for CNS therapeutic delivery, development of Klotho diagnostics, and exploring gene therapies for age-related longevity. Collaborating with the Okinawa Research Center for Longevity Science, ANEW aims to leverage Klotho's role in longevity. Dr. Joseph Sinkule and Dr. Shalom Hirshman emphasize the potential of ANEW's platform technology to improve health and extend life expectancy.
ANEW MEDICAL has announced a strategic partnership with Japan’s Okinawa Research Center for Longevity Science (ORCLS) to advance the research and development of its patented Klotho gene therapy. The collaboration aims to enhance longevity and reduce age-related diseases, focusing particularly on neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's diseases. Preliminary data suggests that the alpha-Klotho version of the human Klotho gene may contribute to longevity and neuroprotection. ANEW MEDICAL holds a portfolio of novel intellectual property and is in the advanced stages of clinical development. The company is optimistic about the potential of Klotho gene therapy to address significant unmet medical needs in age-related and neurodegenerative disorders.