Arizona Tribune - Water Tower Research Highlights IRB Approval for the Ainos VELDONA Clinical Sjogren's Trial Alongside 3Q24 Earnings and Developments

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Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD)(NASDAQ:AIMDW) ("Ainos" or the "Company"), an innovative healthcare company focused on advanced AI-driven point-of-care testing ("POCT") and low-dose interferon therapeutics, today announced that Water Tower Research ("WTR") has published a report on the Company's obtainment of Institutional Review Board ("IRB") approval from the Shuang Ho Hospital (Taipei Medical University) to conduct the VELDONA^® clinical study for primary Sjogren's syndrome, along with 3Q24 results and multiple other developments.

The report said an approval from Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) for the study is expected in next quarter, with the trial set to start around April 2025 and completion in December 2026. The primary endpoint is to evaluate the efficacy of VELDONA in improving salivary flow and alleviating dryness symptoms in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome, with an enrollment of 24 patients over 24 to 48 weeks.

Key Highlights from the Report:

• No approved therapies: Sjogren's syndrome, which has a global prevalence of as much as 1%, causes dry eyes and mouth. Treatment for the indication are mainly symptom management without curative therapy.

• Prior studies demonstrate VELDONA^® benefit: Previous U.S. Phase 3 studies showed VELDONA^® improved unstimulated saliva flow and patient comfort.

• Patent portfolio expansion: Ainos recently secured exclusive licenses to 28 patent assets for its AI Nose volatile organic compounds ("VOC") sensing, POCT, and nitrogen-oxygen separation technologies for healthcare.

• Maintained capital efficiency and achieved multiple business advancements in 3Q24: Cash balance are expected to support operations through 2H25. Other developments include a VELDONA^® patent for coronavirus, exclusive IP licenses for AI Nose and POCT, and validation for AI Nose application across industrial scenarios.

Link to the WTR report

About Ainos, Inc.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Ainos is a diversified healthcare company focused on novel AI-powered point-of-care testing (POCT) and low-dose interferon therapeutics (VELDONA^®). The Company's clinical-stage product pipeline includes VELDONA^® human and animal oral therapeutics, human orphan drugs, and telehealth-friendly POCT solutions powered by its AI Nose technology platform.

The name "Ainos" is a combination of "AI" and "Nose" to reflect the Company's commitment to empowering individuals to manage their health more effectively with next-generation AI-driven POCT solutions. To learn more, visit https://www.ainos.com.

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SOURCE: Ainos, Inc.

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