Company Description
Soligenix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) is described in its public disclosures as a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need. The company is classified under pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing in the manufacturing sector and is incorporated in Delaware, with operations referenced in SEC filings and press releases as Soligenix, Inc.
According to multiple company communications, Soligenix operates through two primary business segments: Specialized BioTherapeutics and Public Health Solutions. These segments frame its pipeline of therapeutics and vaccines, including programs for oncology, inflammatory and immune-mediated conditions, and biodefense-related infectious disease threats.
Specialized BioTherapeutics Segment
In its news releases, Soligenix states that the Specialized BioTherapeutics segment is "developing and moving toward potential commercialization" of HyBryte™ (SGX301, synthetic hypericin sodium) as a novel photodynamic therapy utilizing safe visible light for the treatment of cutaneous T‑cell lymphoma (CTCL), a rare class of non‑Hodgkin's lymphoma. HyBryte™ uses topically applied synthetic hypericin that is taken up by malignant T‑cells in skin lesions and then activated by visible light. Company disclosures note that this approach is intended to avoid risks associated with DNA‑damaging drugs and ultraviolet-based phototherapy.
Soligenix reports that HyBryte™ has completed a Phase 3 clinical trial (FLASH) in early‑stage CTCL and is being evaluated in a second, confirmatory Phase 3 study known as FLASH2, which is described as a randomized, double‑blind, placebo‑controlled, multicenter trial enrolling approximately 80 subjects with early‑stage CTCL. The company highlights that HyBryte™ has received orphan drug and fast track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as orphan designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Within the same segment, Soligenix describes development programs based on synthetic hypericin beyond CTCL. These include SGX302 for the treatment of mild‑to‑moderate psoriasis, where the company has reported exploratory Phase 2a results using ointment and gel formulations, and the use of visible light activation to address T‑cell‑driven skin lesions. Company communications state that SGX302 has shown biological activity and clinical improvement in psoriasis indices in early‑stage studies.
Soligenix also discloses a platform based on its first‑in‑class innate defense regulator (IDR) technology, centered on the short synthetic peptide dusquetide. Dusquetide is the active ingredient in SGX942 for inflammatory diseases including oral mucositis in head and neck cancer, and SGX945 for Behçet's Disease. The company has reported Phase 2a proof‑of‑concept data for SGX945 in Behçet's Disease, including beneficial effects on oral ulcers in a small open‑label study, and notes that dusquetide has received orphan drug designation from the FDA for the treatment of Behçet's Disease. Public information also describes dusquetide as an innate defense regulator that modulates the host immune response toward anti‑inflammatory, anti‑infective and tissue‑healing effects, with preclinical and clinical data in multiple settings.
Public Health Solutions Segment
In its press releases and filings, Soligenix describes its Public Health Solutions business segment as focused on vaccine and biodefense‑oriented programs. The company cites development of RiVax®, a ricin toxin vaccine candidate, as well as vaccine programs targeting filoviruses such as Marburg and Ebola, and CiVax™, a vaccine candidate for the prevention of COVID‑19 (caused by SARS‑CoV‑2). These vaccine programs are described as incorporating Soligenix’s proprietary heat stabilization platform technology known as ThermoVax®, which is referenced as a key component in the formulation and stability of its vaccine candidates.
Company disclosures state that the Public Health Solutions segment has to date been supported by government grant and contract funding from agencies including the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). This external funding is presented as an important part of advancing its biodefense and infectious disease pipeline.
Regulatory and Clinical Development Focus
Across its communications, Soligenix emphasizes its status as a late‑stage biopharmaceutical developer, with multiple programs in Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials. For HyBryte™ in CTCL, the company notes a completed Phase 3 FLASH trial and an ongoing confirmatory Phase 3 FLASH2 study designed to support potential marketing approvals in the United States and Europe, subject to regulatory review. It also references investigator‑initiated and comparative studies evaluating HyBryte™ in real‑world and extended‑treatment settings, and mentions an FDA Orphan Products Development grant awarded to support expanded evaluation of HyBryte™ in early‑stage CTCL, including potential home‑use applications.
For SGX302 in psoriasis, Soligenix describes an ongoing Phase 2a study in mild‑to‑moderate disease, including cohorts evaluating ointment and gel formulations and varying light‑dose regimens. For SGX945 in Behçet's Disease, the company reports completion of a Phase 2a proof‑of‑concept study and publication of results in a peer‑reviewed journal, as well as orphan drug designation from the FDA following review of clinical data.
Corporate and Capital Markets Context
Soligenix’s SEC filings identify it as a Delaware corporation with common stock listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol SNGX. The company has disclosed periodic capital‑raising activities through public offerings of common stock, pre‑funded warrants and common warrants, as well as at‑the‑market sales programs. An 8‑K filed on September 29, 2025, describes a public offering that generated gross proceeds of approximately $7.5 million, which the company states extends its cash runway through the end of 2026 and is intended to fund research, development and commercialization activities and general corporate purposes.
In August and November 2025 8‑K filings, Soligenix reported receiving a Nasdaq notice regarding non‑compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement and, subsequently, confirmation from Nasdaq that the company had regained compliance with that requirement based on reported stockholders’ equity above the threshold. These disclosures provide context for investors regarding the company’s continued listing status and equity position.
Business Segmentation and Pipeline Themes
Across its Specialized BioTherapeutics and Public Health Solutions segments, Soligenix’s publicly described activities center on:
- Oncology and immune‑mediated skin diseases such as CTCL and psoriasis, using synthetic hypericin‑based photodynamic therapy activated by visible light.
- Innate immune modulation via dusquetide‑based IDR technology for conditions including oral mucositis in head and neck cancer and Behçet's Disease.
- Biodefense and infectious disease vaccines, including ricin toxin, filoviruses and SARS‑CoV‑2, leveraging the ThermoVax® heat‑stabilization platform and supported by U.S. government agencies.
All of these programs are described by the company as being developed in areas of rare or underserved diseases where existing treatment options are limited or associated with significant safety or tolerability concerns.