Neuroscientific Biopharmaceuticals

Neuroscientific to Acquire Leading Stem Cell Technology

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NSB) to acquire StemSmartTM patented Stem Cell technology (StemSmart), for the manufacture of life-changing cellular medicine, Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSC), from Isopogen WA Ltd (Isopogen WA).


About StemSmart Acquisition

  • Early indications from the Phase 2 trial in refractory Crohn’s disease suggest StemSmartTM MSC is potent, efficacious and safe (refer to Annexure 1 for a summary of the details and findings from the Phase 2 trial).
  • StemSmart™ MSC is derived from adult human donor bone marrow. The MSCs are isolated and grown in culture, before the patented StemSmart™ manufacturing process is applied to improve the cells’ clinical efficacy.
  • StemSmart™ MSC works by interacting with a patient’s immune system to modulate immune responses.
  • MSCs respond to inflammation by secreting factors that reduce the activation and proliferation of immune cells and down-regulate their production of inflammatory mediators.
  • Patients both locally and interstate have already received StemSmart™ MSC therapy on compassionate grounds, for a variety of serious and life-threatening clinical conditions, with multiple strong positive clinical responses.
  • Special Access Program in fistulising Crohn’s disease to commence immediately following completion of the Acquisition (defined below).

The Growing Importance of Stem Cell Therapy

  • Stem cell therapy is a cornerstone of modern medicine. Stem Cells have the unique ability to develop into different cell types in the body and are often hailed as the body’s master cells.
  • Stem cell therapies are rapidly gaining global recognition as a transformative therapeutic modality.
  • The US FDA recently approved the first mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy (Mesoblast ASX Announcement 19.12.2024 (ASX: MSB)). This decision paves the way for renewed enthusiasm and global investment in clinical research of MSC therapies.

StemSmart Key Addressable Markets

  • Crohn’s Disease: Global market US$13.8 billion by 20261;
  • Kidney Transplant: Global market for organ transplant immuno-suppressants, increasing to US$7.2 billion by 20302 (majority for renal);
  • Lung Disorders: Global market US$33 billion by 20343; and
  • GvHD: Global market increasing to US$0.640 billion in 20264.

StemSmartTM and Crohn’s Disease

  • The StemSmartTM MSC patented technology’s immediate focus will be to undertake a Special Access Program (“Program”) in fistulising Crohn’s disease. There is a strong need for alternative and effective treatments for Crohn’s Disease, with fewer side effects.
  • Fistulas are one of the most severe and debilitating complications associated with Crohn’s disease.
  • Fistulising Crohn’s disease is challenging to treat, and sustained healing has proven limited with standard therapies. If successful, this Program is intended to progress to a Phase 1/2 clinical trial.
  • Previously, a Phase 2 trial of 18 patients with refractory Crohn’s disease who received StemSmartTM MSC therapy demonstrated promising results, with the majority of patients experiencing clinical improvement and many, clinical remission (refer to Annexure 1 for a summary of the details and findings from the Phase 2 trial).

Acquisition of StemSmart

  • NSB proposing to acquire 100% of the issued capital of Isopogen WA, which holds or has the right to exploit the StemSmartTM patented Stem Cell technology (StemSmart).
  • Binding share sale agreements have already been signed with the Key Sellers of Isopogen WA (defined below), who collectively hold 51.4% of the issued capital of Isopogen WA.

Capital Raising and Proposed Appointments

  • Firm commitments received to raise $3.5 million (before costs) at a share price of $0.035 each via a placement to professional, sophisticated and qualifying investors.
  • Proposed appointments of Robert McKenzie and Paul Fry to the board of directors and Marian Sturm as Chief Scientific Adviser.
  • Post completion cash on hand of approximately A$7.5million.

NeuroScientific founding Director, Dr Anton Uvarov said,“We’re incredibly excited to add mesenchymal stem cell technology to our growing portfolio. This acquisition not only complements our existing pipeline of therapeutic peptides, but also strategically positions us at the forefront of next-generation biologics. Stem cell therapies are rapidly gaining global recognition as a transformative therapeutic modality, especially with recent FDA approvals highlighting their clinical potential. We see this as a powerful opportunity to expand our impact in regenerative medicine and deliver innovative solutions to patients across a range of conditions.”


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  • BOTOX ® Cosmetic Will Provide 250 Entrepreneurs with Access to New Resources and Opportunities and Will Award 20 Grants Worth $20,000 Each to Support Business Goals.
  • By 2030, BOTOX ® Cosmetic Pledges to Empower 50,000 Entrepreneurs, Helping to Close the Confidence Gap.

- Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV), today announced BOTOX ® Cosmetic's continued commitment to closing the Confidence Gap with the introduction of The Confidence Project: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs . The one & only BOTOX ® Cosmetic invites business owners to apply for this year's program starting today through May 9, 2025 at 11:59pm PT .

BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) Continues its Mission of Empowering Entrepreneurs Through

Women entrepreneurs continue to break barriers in the business world, with increasing efforts to close the Confidence Gap. When women founders are supported by mentors and have access to capital, they become agents of change. Seventy-one percent of businesswomen said their mentor was influential in their career advancement, with many using their income to uplift their families and community. 1

Since 2023, BOTOX ® Cosmetic has provided a total of $1 million dollars in grant funding across more than 40 founders, along with coaching and networking opportunities. This year, BOTOX ® Cosmetic is expanding to reach more founders by providing 250 entrepreneurs with access to The Confidence Project. Through a partnership with Hello Alice, an online platform that helps businesses launch and grow, each of the 250 entrepreneurs will participate in an intensive "Boostcamp" program, which will provide participants with skill-building, mentorship resources, and exclusive networking opportunities. After completing the course, they will leverage their newfound skills to pitch their business to a panel of aesthetic entrepreneurs, as well as key business leaders from Allergan Aesthetics and Hello Alice, for a chance to receive one of 20 $20,000 grants from BOTOX ® Cosmetic.

"BOTOX ® Cosmetic is committed to being a catalyst for confidence, whether that be by pursuing education, aesthetic treatment, or your entrepreneurial goals. Through The Confidence Project, we pledge to continue to uplift founders who've invested so much in their businesses," said Nicole Katz , Vice President, Customer Engagement and Corporate Affairs at Allergan Aesthetics. "We know when women have access to resources and capital, there's no limit to what they can achieve. We look forward to getting to know this year's cohort of founders and how they found the confidence to pursue their dreams."

"Our mission at Hello Alice is to help entrepreneurs access the funding, mentorship, and resources they need to succeed. BOTOX ® Cosmetic's The Confidence Project provides a powerful opportunity for women entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and create lasting change," said Elizabeth Gore , Co-Founder and President of Hello Alice. "Our partnership with BOTOX ® Cosmetic aims to foster long-term growth, confidence, and leadership for future generations of women in business, by investing in their success today."

Business owners and their cofounders interested in applying to The Confidence Project are encouraged to visit www.botoxcosmetic.com/realimpact . Applicants must agree to the official rules of the grant program and submissions must be received by May 9, 2025 , at 11:59pm PT . The 250 women entrepreneurs selected to participate in the Hello Alice Boostcamp will be announced in July, and the 20 grant recipients will be announced in October 2025 .

For more information on The Confidence Project, visit www.botoxcosmetic.com/realimpact and follow @botoxcosmetic on Instagram and YouTube .

About Allergan Aesthetics
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit www.allerganaesthetics.com .

About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn   ,   Facebook , Instagram , X (formerly Twitter) , and YouTube .

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BOTOX ® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow's feet lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, and vertical bands connecting the jaw and neck (platysma bands) in adults.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

BOTOX ® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX ® Cosmetic:

  • Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, which can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are preexisting before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months.
  • Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms, including loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice, trouble saying words clearly, loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.

BOTOX ® Cosmetic dosing units are not the same as, or comparable to, any other botulinum toxin product.

There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect when BOTOX ® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines, crow's feet lines, forehead lines, and/or platysma bands.

BOTOX ® Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of receiving BOTOX ® Cosmetic. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.

Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported, including itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Get medical help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint.

Do not receive BOTOX ® Cosmetic if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX ® Cosmetic (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA), Jeuveau (prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs), Daxxify (daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm), or Letybo (letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg); or have a skin infection at the planned injection site. This list may not include all available botulinum toxin products.

Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects, including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing, from standard doses of BOTOX ® Cosmetic.

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including surgery or plans to have surgery on your face, trouble raising your eyebrows, drooping eyelids, any other abnormal facial change, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX ® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby), or are breastfeeding or plan to (it is not known if BOTOX ® Cosmetic passes into breast milk).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using BOTOX ® Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX ® Cosmetic in the past.

Tell your doctor if you have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, Daxxify, or Letybo in the past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; or take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.

Other side effects of BOTOX ® Cosmetic include dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; and eye problems, including double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids and eyebrows, swelling of eyelids, and dry eyes.

For more information, refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.

To report a side effect, please call Allergan Aesthetics at 1-800-678-1605.

Please see BOTOX ® Cosmetic full Prescribing Information , including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide .

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