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X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: XFOR) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on rare hematology diseases and rare diseases of the immune system, with a core emphasis on CXCR4‑targeted therapies. Its news flow frequently centers on the development and commercialization of mavorixafor, an orally available CXCR4 antagonist marketed in the United States as XOLREMDI® in its first indication and under active investigation in chronic neutropenia and other rare hematologic conditions.
On this page, readers can review news items that X4 has issued about its clinical, corporate and financial milestones. These include updates on the global, pivotal Phase 3 4WARD trial in chronic neutropenia, where mavorixafor is being evaluated as an oral, once‑daily therapy with or without G‑CSF in people with congenital, acquired primary autoimmune, or idiopathic chronic neutropenia who experience recurrent and serious infections. News coverage also highlights Phase 2 trial data demonstrating durable increases in absolute neutrophil count, reductions or discontinuation of injectable G‑CSF in many participants, and safety observations consistent with previous mavorixafor studies.
Investors and observers will also find press releases on financing transactions such as private placements of common stock and pre‑funded warrants, underwritten public offerings, and an equity purchase agreement with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC. These announcements describe how X4 intends to fund the pivotal development of mavorixafor in chronic neutropenia and support its commercialization activities. Additional news items cover organizational restructuring, workforce reductions, leadership and board changes, and participation in healthcare and hematology conferences where X4 presents clinical data and corporate updates.
By following XFOR news, readers can track how X4 Pharmaceuticals reports progress in its rare hematology programs, interprets emerging clinical results for mavorixafor, and manages its capital structure and operations as it advances its CXCR4‑based therapeutic strategy.
X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR) announced its lead asset, mavorixafor, has received Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) Designation from the FDA for treating WHIM syndrome, a rare primary immunodeficiency disease. This designation highlights the significant unmet medical need for effective therapies for WHIM patients, especially children who face serious infections. Mavorixafor is under investigation in a global Phase 3 clinical trial, 4WHIM, with anticipated results in 2022, aiming to provide a novel treatment option for over 3,500 diagnosed undiagnosed patients in the U.S.
X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR) announced on November 30, 2020, that its Compensation Committee granted an inducement award to new employees under the 2019 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. This includes options to purchase 125,950 shares of common stock at $6.60 each, the closing price on that day. Options will vest over four years, with 25% vesting after the first year. X4 focuses on therapies targeting CXCR4 pathway dysfunction, with its lead candidate mavorixafor undergoing clinical trials for various conditions, including WHIM syndrome.
X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR) announced its participation in the Stifel 2020 Virtual Healthcare Conference on November 16, 2020, at 8:40 AM ET. This event will feature a fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings. A live webcast of the chat will be available on X4's investor website and archived for 90 days. X4 specializes in developing therapies targeting the CXCR4 pathway, including its lead candidate, mavorixafor, currently in Phase 3 trials for treating WHIM syndrome and other rare diseases.
X4 Pharmaceuticals (XFOR) reported Q3 2020 financial results, revealing a net loss of $17.4 million, slightly improved from $17.7 million in Q3 2019. The company highlighted significant Phase 2 data for mavorixafor in WHIM syndrome published in 'Blood' and received FDA Fast Track Designation for the drug. The leadership team was strengthened with the appointment of Art Taveras as CSO and Alison Lawton to the Board of Directors. As of September 30, 2020, cash and equivalents stood at $90.7 million, which is expected to fund operations into early 2022.
X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR) announced on October 30, 2020, that its Compensation Committee granted an inducement award under the 2019 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan to attract new employees. This grant consists of options to purchase 9,600 shares at an exercise price of $5.74 each, equal to the closing stock price on that date. The options will vest over four years, with 25% vesting after the first year. X4 focuses on developing therapies targeting CXCR4 dysfunction, with its lead candidate, mavorixafor, currently in Phase 3 trials for WHIM syndrome.
X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR) has appointed Art Taveras, Ph.D., as its new Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Taveras will lead research and non-clinical development for X4's pipeline, particularly the lead product candidate, mavorixafor, an oral therapy for rare genetic diseases. Dr. Taveras brings over 30 years of experience in small molecule drug discovery and has a strong background in chemokine-related chemistries. His leadership is expected to enhance X4's clinical programs and broaden its pipeline.
X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR) will announce its third-quarter financial results on November 5, 2020. The company will provide updates on its business highlights during a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET, accessible through U.S. and international dial-ins. X4 focuses on developing therapies targeting the CXCR4 pathway, with its lead candidate mavorixafor undergoing Phase 3 trials for WHIM syndrome and Phase 1b trials for other conditions. Interested parties can access the live webcast on the company’s investor relations page.
X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR) announced that the FDA granted Fast Track Designation to its lead asset, mavorixafor, for treating WHIM syndrome, a rare genetic immunodeficiency disease. Mavorixafor is a first-in-class oral small molecule antagonist of the CXCR4 receptor, currently in a Phase 3 clinical trial. The Fast Track status will enable more frequent FDA meetings to discuss mavorixafor's development. Previous recognitions for mavorixafor include Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Orphan Drug status.
X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR) announced the issuance of inducement equity awards to new employees under its 2019 Inducement Plan on September 30, 2020. These awards comprise options to purchase 30,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.77 per share, reflecting the closing price on that date. The options, which have a ten-year term, will vest over four years, contingent on the employees' ongoing employment. X4 develops therapies targeting the CXCR4 pathway, focusing on rare diseases, with its lead candidate, mavorixafor, currently in Phase 3 clinical trials.
X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR) announced positive results from a Phase 2 study of mavorixafor, a potential treatment for WHIM syndrome, published in Blood. The study demonstrated that mavorixafor at 400 mg once daily improved white blood cell counts and significantly reduced infection rates and wart burden. The company aims to accelerate mavorixafor's development in a pivotal Phase 3 trial, anticipating results in 2022. These findings bolster the clinical strategy and validate the therapy's potential in a severely underserved patient population.
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