Tonix Pharmaceuticals announces in-licensing of worldwide rights to TNX-4800

Tonix Pharmaceuticals (TNXP) announced the in-licensing of worldwide rights to TNX-4800, which is a long-acting human monoclonal antibody that targets the outer surface protein A of Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease in humans. TNX-4800 is being developed for annual seasonal use, as one subcutaneous dose administered in the Spring to protect against Lyme disease through Fall, or the entire tick season in the U.S. TNX-4800 was developed by researchers at UMass Chan Medical School, which is licensing the technology to Tonix. There are currently no FDA-approved vaccines or prophylactics to protect against Lyme Disease.