Turn Therapeutics (Nasdaq: TTRX) highlights GX-03 IL-36 skin data
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Turn Therapeutics filed a current report to share that a peer-reviewed article on its lead program, GX-03, has been published in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment. The study evaluated GX-03 in an IL-36–associated inflammatory model of Staphylococcus aureus–induced murine dermatitis and observed a clear clinical effect after seven days of twice-daily treatment.
The publication supports Turn’s strategy of targeting inflammation locally at the skin, focusing on cytokines such as IL-36. GX-03 is described as a first-in-class, non-systemic topical cytokine‑modulating therapy in development for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and is currently in a Phase 2 randomized controlled trial, with topline results expected in mid-2026.
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| Date: May 27, 2026 | ||
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| Name: | Bradley Burnam | |
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Turn Therapeutics Announces Peer-Reviewed Publication in Journal of Dermatological Treatment Highlighting GX-03 Activity in IL-36 Associated Inflammatory Model
| ● | Study demonstrates statistically significant reduction in disease severity in a murine dermatitis model characterized by IL-36 expression |
| ● | First in a planned series of peer-reviewed publications exploring the scientific rationale and non-systemic mechanism underlying GX-03, currently in Phase 2 evaluation for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis |
LOS ANGELES – May 27, 2026 – Turn Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing localized therapies for inflammatory and infectious skin diseases, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed research article in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment evaluating the effects of its lead program, GX-03, in an IL-36–associated inflammatory environment.
The publication, titled “Effects of extended-release topical polyhexanide in a Staphylococcus aureus-induced murine dermatitis model characterized by IL-36 expression,” was co-authored by Bradley Burnam, Chief Executive Officer of Turn Therapeutics, and Stephen Bresnick, M.D., a practicing physician, researcher, and advisor to the Company.
“This publication demonstrates a shift in how inflammatory skin disease should be studied. Rather than inferring biology from systemic markers, we evaluated GX-03 directly within an IL-36–associated inflammatory environment and observed a clear clinical effect following seven days of twice-daily treatment,” said Bradley Burnam, Chief Executive Officer of Turn Therapeutics. “This is about building a more precise understanding of what is driving inflammation in the skin, at the site of disease. We’re helping define a framework for evaluating targeted, localized therapies in dermatology.”
Study Highlights
| ● | GX-03 was evaluated in a Staphylococcus aureus-induced murine dermatitis model characterized by IL-36 expression |
| ● | IL-36 protein expression was confirmed following Staphylococcus aureus exposure, establishing the inflammatory environment in which GX-03 was evaluated |
| ● | Mice treated twice daily with GX-03 for seven days achieved a mean investigator global assessment score of 1.44 versus 3.00 in untreated controls (p = 0.0003) |
| ● | No treatment-related adverse effects were observed |
IL-36 is a cytokine associated with epithelial stress and is minimally expressed in healthy skin but becomes upregulated in response to microbial dysbiosis and barrier disruption. The study confirmed reproducible IL-36 expression following Staphylococcus aureus exposure, establishing a relevant inflammatory context in which GX-03 demonstrated clinical activity. This publication supports the Company’s broader approach of targeting disease at the site of origin.
The article represents the first in a planned series of scientific publications evaluating GX-03’s clinical and biological activity, with a subsequent manuscript already in review characterizing the mechanistic implications of treatment.
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About GX-03
GX-03 is a first-in-class, non-systemic, topical cytokine-modulating therapy in development for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). By stabilizing the cutaneous microenvironment and modulating epithelial danger sensing, GX-03 is designed to address IL-36, IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 signaling through upstream prevention rather than downstream, systemic suppression. GX-03 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2 randomized controlled trial, with topline results expected in mid-2026.
About Turn Therapeutics
Turn Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative, precision therapies that target the underlying causes of inflammatory diseases with high unmet needs. Its lead investigational therapy, GX-03, is a first-in-class, non-systemic topical inhibitor currently in development for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. This therapy is designed to modulate key inflammatory pathways involved in eczema and other inflammatory dermatological conditions, specifically targeting IL-36 and IL-31, two cytokines that play distinct but interconnected roles in driving chronic skin inflammation and the itch-scratch cycle. GX-03 addresses IL-36 upstream, where epithelial stress and barrier disruption initiate the inflammatory cascade, and IL-31 downstream, where itch signaling perpetuates disease. It is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2 randomized controlled trial, with topline results expected in mid-2026.
Citation
Burnam B, Bresnick S. Effects of Extended-Release Topical Polyhexanide in a Staphylococcus aureus–Induced Murine Dermatitis Model Characterized by IL-36 Expression. Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 2026. Article ID: IJDT 2667686. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2026.2667686
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