RegeneRx Joint Venture Will Hold Pre-BLA Meeting with FDA on February 28, 2022

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: RGRX) ("RegeneRx"), a clinical-stage drug development company focused on tissue protection, repair and regeneration, today announced that the U.S. FDA has accepted its request for a pre-BLA meeting pursuant to RGN-259, its novel product candidate for dry eye syndrome. The meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2022. A BLA (Biologics License Application) is FDA's standard "full approval" mechanism for biological products, including therapeutics and vaccines.

The purpose of the pre-BLA meeting is to discuss with FDA the format, content, and acceptability of the anticipated BLA application. The Sponsor (ReGenTree LLC) will provide the briefing document to the agency prior to the meeting that will include a review of clinical studies, non-clinical studies, CMC (manufacturing) requirements, and previous meeting minutes between RegeneRx, ReGenTree and FDA.

"I am pleased the FDA has accepted the pre-BLA meeting and look forward to our continued work with the agency on RGN-259 for dry eye syndrome. RGN-259 has shown significant efficacies in over 1,600 patients in several phase 3 clinical trials in this complicated multi-factorial disease. Importantly, it is safe and well-tolerated. We intend to keep investors updated as appropriate," stated J.J. Finkelstein, RegeneRx president and chief executive officer.

ReGenTree, LLC is a U.S. joint venture owned by HLB Therapeutics (formerly GtreeBNT) and RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. ReGenTree previously licensed RGN-259 from RegeneRx and is the entity (Sponsor) responsible for clinical and regulatory development of the product candidate.

RGN-259 is a sterile, preservative-free eye drop that in controlled clinical trials has been shown to quickly reduce certain signs and symptoms of dry eye syndrome and having no significant side effects that are commonly associated with other products approved for dry eye.

About RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

RegeneRx is focused on the development of novel therapeutic peptides, including Thymosin beta 4 (Tβ4) and its constituent fragments, for tissue and organ protection, repair, and regeneration. RegeneRx currently has three drug candidates in clinical development for ophthalmic, cardiac/neuro and dermal indications, four active strategic licensing agreements in the U.S., China, and Pan Asia (Korea, Japan, and Australia, among others), and the EU, and has patents and patent applications covering its products in many countries throughout the world.

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