Expanded patent protection for Cereno Scientific’s novel IP Receptor Agonist CS585 through issued patent in China

Cereno Scientific (Nasdaq First North: CRNO B), a pioneering biotech developing innovative treatments for rare and common cardiovascular disease, today announced that a new patent has been granted in China for the second patent family of the preclinical IP Receptor Agonist Program, which includes drug candidate CS585.

“We are delighted to obtain further patent protection covering our novel IP receptor agonist CS585. With the addition of China, one of the largest pharmaceutical markets, globally, we have now secured immaterial rights for CS585 on three continents. This expanded IP protection complements the growing preclinical evidence supporting the potential of CS585”, said Sten R. Sörensen, CEO, Cereno Scientific.

The second patent family is titled “Inhibitors Of Platelet Function And Methods For Use Of The Same” and covers the CS585 compound. The patent number issued by the Chinese authorities is ZL201980040718.4. The second patent family for CS585 has previously been granted patents in the US and Europe.

About CS585

Drug candidate CS585 is an oral, highly potent, and selective prostacyclin (IP) receptor agonist that has demonstrated the potential to significantly improve disease mechanisms relevant to cardiovascular disease. While CS585 has not yet been assigned a specific indication for clinical development, preclinical data indicates that it could potentially be used in indications like Thrombosis prevention without increased risk of bleeding and Pulmonary Hypertension.

A license agreement for drug candidate CS585 with the University of Michigan provides Cereno exclusive rights to further development and commercialization of CS585.

In early November 2023, CS585 was highlighted by top-tier medical journal Blood as a promising novel anti-thrombotic strategy without risk of bleeding.

New preclinical data for Cereno Scientific’s novel IP Receptor Agonist CS585 was presented at ESC Congress 2024, indicating that CS585 inhibits platelet activation and clot formation up to 24 hours post-administration.

For further information, please contact:

Henrik Westdahl, Director IR & Communications

Email: henrik.westdahl@cerenoscientific.com

Phone: +46 70-817 59 96

Sten R. Sörensen, CEO

Email: sten.sorensen@cerenoscientific.com

Phone: +46 73-374 03 74

About Cereno Scientific AB

Cereno Scientific develops innovative treatments for rare and common cardiovascular disease. The lead drug candidate, CS1, is an HDAC (histone deacetylase) inhibitor that acts as an epigenetic modulator with pressure-reducing, reverse-remodeling, anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic and anti-thrombotic properties. A Phase II trial is ongoing (patient recruitment closed on July 1st, 2024) to evaluate CS1’s safety, tolerability, and exploratory efficacy in patients with the rare disease pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The study will also provide insights for planning the subsequent trial of CS1 in PAH. A collaboration agreement with global healthcare company Abbott allows Cereno to use their cutting-edge technology CardioMEMS HF System in the trial. Two initiatives performed during the Phase II trial have shown positive findings suggesting the potential clinical benefit of CS1 in PAH patients. These initial findings are, however, not a guarantee of the final trial results that are expected in Q3 2024. Since January 2024, we are delighted that the FDA´s Expanded Access Program will enable patients with PAH, a serious life-threatening disease condition, to gain access to CS1 where no comparable alternative therapy options are available. Cereno’s pipeline comprises two additional programs in development through research collaborations with the University of Michigan. Investigational drug CS014 is an HDAC inhibitor in Phase I development as a treatment for arterial and venous thrombosis prevention. The innovative drug candidate represents a groundbreaking approach to antithrombotic treatment. CS014 is a new chemical entity with a multi-fold mechanism of action as an epigenetic modulator – regulating platelet activity, fibrinolysis, and clot stability for the prevention of thrombosis without an increased risk of bleeding as documented in preclinical trials. On 28th of June, 2024, Cereno initiated a first-in-human Phase I trial of CS014. Preclinical candidate CS585 is an oral, highly potent and selective IP receptor agonist that has demonstrated the potential to significantly improve disease mechanisms relevant to cardiovascular disease. While CS585 has not yet been assigned a specific indication for clinical development, preclinical data indicates that it could potentially be used in indications like Thrombosis prevention without increased risk of bleeding and Pulmonary Hypertension. CS585 was in-licensed from the University of Michigan in 2023. The Company is headquartered in GoCo Health Innovation City, in Gothenburg, Sweden, and has a US subsidiary; Cereno Scientific Inc. Based in Kendall Square, Boston, Massachusetts, US. Cereno is listed on the Nasdaq First North (CRNO B). The Certified Advisor is Carnegie Investment Bank AB, certifiedadviser@carnegie.se. More information is on http://www.cerenoscientific.com