NEW YORK, May 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:TNXP) (“Tonix”), a clinical-stage company developing next-generation medicines for fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and episodic tension-type headache, announced today that it will present additional data from its completed Phase 2b study (the BESTFIT study) of TNX-102 SL in fibromyalgia at the 16th Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, to be hosted by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR). The Congress will be held June 10-13, 2015 in Rome, Italy.
Presentation details are as follows:
| Presentation Title: | TNX-102 SL for Treatment of Fibromyalgia: Approaches to Pain Measurement |
| Session Title: | Poster session – 27. Fibromyalgia and pain in rheumatic diseases |
| Presenter: | R. Michael Gendreau, M.D., Ph.D., Principal, Gendreau Consulting |
| Abstract Number: | THU0322 |
| Date/Time: | June 11, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. local time |
| Location: | Hall 6 |
| Presentation Title: | TNX-102 SL for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia: Role of Nonrestorative Sleep on Pain Centralization |
| Session Title: | Poster session – 27. Fibromyalgia and pain in rheumatic diseases |
| Presenter: | Seth Lederman, M.D., CEO, Tonix Pharmaceuticals |
| Abstract Number: | THU0325 |
| Date/Time: | June 11, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. local time |
| Location: | Hall 6 |
The presentation abstracts are available on the EULAR conference website at www.congress.eular.org.
About Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.
Tonix Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to the development of next-generation medicines for common yet challenging disorders of the central nervous system, characterized by chronic disability, inadequate treatment options, high utilization of healthcare services, and significant economic burden. Tonix’s TNX-102 SL is currently being evaluated in the Phase 3 AFFIRM study in fibromyalgia and in the Phase 2 AtEase study in post-traumatic stress disorder. A Phase 2 proof-of-concept study of TNX-201 for episodic tension-type headache will begin in the second quarter of 2015. To learn more, please visit www.tonixpharma.com.
Cautionary Note on Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “estimate” and “intend,” among others. These forward-looking statements are based on Tonix’s current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, substantial competition; our possible need for additional financing; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; uncertainties of government or third party payor reimbursement; limited research and development efforts and dependence upon third parties; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations. As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. Tonix does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2015 and future periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All of Tonix’s forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof.
TNX-102 SL and TNX-201 are Investigational New Drugs and have not been approved for any indications.
CONTACT: Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. Leland Gershell Chief Financial Officer (212) 980-9155 x104 leland.gershell@tonixpharma.com Martini Communications Amy Martini (investors) amartini@martinicommunications.com Dian Griesel Int’l. Susan Forman/Laura Radocaj (media) (212) 825-3210 sforman@dgicomm.com lradocaj@dgicomm.com
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