MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing novel and small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of serious diseases with unmet medical needs in the United States. The company is developing MN-166 (ibudilast), an oral anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agent for treating neurological disorders, such as primary and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, degenerative cervical myelopathy, glioblastoma, and substance dependence and addiction. Its product pipeline also includes MN-221 (bedoradrine), a selective beta-2-adrenergic receptor agonist for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma; MN-001 (tipelukast), an orally bioavailable small molecule compound to treat fibrotic diseases, including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; and MN-029 (denibulin), a tubulin binding agent for treating solid tumor cancers. The company has a collaboration agreement with BioComo and Mie University for joint development of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. MediciNova, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in La Jolla, California.
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LA JOLLA, Calif., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announces that their CEO, Yuichi Iwaki, MD, Ph.D., and CBO, David H. Crean, Ph.D., will be participating in investor meetings at D. Boral Capital's, Inaugural DBC Conference on May 14, 2025 at the Plaza Hotel, New York City. The conference will bring together public and private executives with institutional investors, high-net worth individuals, and corporate clients from various sectors including Healthcare & Life Sciences. Drs. Iwaki and Crean will be discussing Me
LA JOLLA, Calif., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced enrollment of the first patient in the NIH-funded Expanded Access Program (EAP) trial to evaluate MN-166 (ibudilast) in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This significant milestone marks the beginning of a critical trial aimed at providing access to MN-166 for ALS patients who are not eligible for the ongoing Phase 2/3 COMBAT-ALS trial. The EAP trial, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Neurological Disorders and Stroke (
LA JOLLA, Calif., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announces the study update and interim analysis results from the Company's COMBAT-ALS Phase 2b/3 clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) will be presented at the 35th International Symposium on ALS/MND held December 6-8, 2024 in Montreal, Canada. The highlights of the presentation, titled, "COMBAT-ALS Phase 2b/3 Trial of MN-166 (Ibudilast) in ALS: Trial Update and Interim Analysis Results" (Abstract # 302), include: Study Update:
LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875) focused on development of novel anti-inflammatory treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, malignant brain cancers, and metabolic diseases, provides shareholders a corporate update in the following Letter to Stockholders from CEO Yuichi Iwaki, M.D., Ph.D.: To our esteemed stockholders, Since its founding, MediciNova has been clear in its mission to deliver new treatment options to the patients suffering with unmet medical needs. In service of that mission, we
LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), announces that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a pending patent application for MN-001 (Tipelukast) to cover "Method to Decrease Triglyceride Synthesis in a Liver of a Subject." The allowed claims cover a groundbreaking method for decreasing triglyceride synthesis in the liver by administering MN-001 (Tipelukast) or its metabolite or pharmaceutically acceptable salt. This method is particularly beneficial for subje
LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that it was notified by Sanofi that the Sanofi/Novartis litigation was settled. Accordingly, MediciNova is entitled to receive a certain amount of monetary damages through this settlement. Further details will be provided as they become available. Yuichi Iwaki, M.D., Ph.D., MediciNova CEO commented, "The successful resolution of the Sanofi-Novartis litigation and the resulting monetary damages due to MediciNova both validates the value of our intellectual p
LA JOLLA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced the lead Principal Investigator of this clinical trial, Björn Oskarsson, MD, FAAN presented the update of an ongoing Phase 2/3 clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients at the 2024 Annual NEALS Meeting being held virtually on Oct 21-24, 2024. The presentation entitled "COMBAT-ALS Phase 2b/3 Trial of MN-166 (Ibudilast) in ALS: Study Design and Trial Update" was given by Dr. Oskarsson during the poster session. Dr. O
LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has awarded $22 million for an intermediate size Expanded Access Protocol (EAP) to evaluate the efficacy of MN-166 (ibudilast) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)1,2. In collaboration with an academic group, MediciNova will provide investigational drug MN-166 (ibudilast), regulatory support, and safety monitoring support. The NIH grant is supported by the Accelerati
LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that an abstract regarding a clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), COMBAT-ALS study has been selected for a poster presentation at the 35th International Symposium on ALS / MND to be held December 6-8, 2024 in Montreal, Canada. The poster presentation will be presented by lead Principal Investigator of this clinical trial, Björn Oskarsson, MD, FAAN Associate Professor of Neurology at Jacksonville, FL,
LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that an abstract was accepted for presentation regarding a clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), COMBAT-ALS Phase 2b/ 3 study at the 2024 Annual NEALS Meeting to be held October 21-24, 2024 (a hybrid meeting in Clearwater, Florida and Online). The presentation will be in poster format and be presented by lead Principal Investigator of the clinical trial, Björn Oskarsson, MD, FAAN, Associate Professor of Neurology at Ja
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Maxim Group initiated coverage of MediciNova with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $15.00
Maxim Group initiated coverage of MediciNova with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $15.00