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Hoth Therapeutics Licenses Lupus Therapeutic Back to Zylö Therapeutics

SmallCaps Daily December 8, 2021

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Hoth to receive shares in Zylö and potential future sales royalties

NEW YORK, NY December 8, 2021 /PR Newswire/ Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new generation therapies for unmet medical needs, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Zylö Therapeutics (“Zylö”) to license its novel cannabinoid therapeutic, HT-005 for lupus patients, back to Zylö.

Hoth’s CEO, Robb Knie, stated “The licensing of HT-005 back to Zylö after proving its efficacy and safety in animals is a win-win for both companies. We are excited about Zylö’s expertise in the cannabinoid space and are pleased to receive both further equity in Zylö and the potential upside through royalties. Hoth will also reap cost savings, as Zylö will be responsible for future development cost.”

Scott Pancoast, Zylö’s CEO, stated, “Hoth has been a great partner, working closely with the Zylö team to confirm efficacy in an animal model and to strategize about the preclinical development plan.”

Therapeutic options for CLE are limited to steroids (topical and oral), topical calcineurin inhibitors, and other immunomodulating therapies that could have adverse effects during long-term use. Zylö Therapeutics has developed a patented topical delivery system using xerogel-derived particles called Z-pods™. Hoth had an exclusive license to develop HT-005, a drug that targets the endocannabinoid pathway, encapsulated in the Z-pods™ to enhance absorption into the skin. To investigate proof-of concept efficacy of HT-005 loaded Z-pods™, Zylö Therapeutics conducted a study in MRL/lpr mice, an established animal model that shows symptoms similar to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in humans. Results from the study demonstrated that the novel HT-005 loaded Z-pods™ were effective in reducing skin plaques associated with CLE, with statistical significance demonstrated in the overall average skin score as well as individual skin scores on the head and scapula.

About Hoth Therapeutics, Inc.

Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new generation therapies for unmet medical needs. Hoth’s pipeline development is focused to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from indications including atopic dermatitis, skin toxicities associated with cancer therapy, chronic wounds, psoriasis, asthma, acne, and pneumonia. Hoth has also entered into two different agreements to further the development of two therapeutic prospects to prevent or treat COVID-19. To learn more, please visit www.hoththerapeutics.com.

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