Onconetix Inc (ONCO)

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> Provisional patents have been recently filed for both H3 and influenza B antigens by the Company's licensors and will be used in combination with previously identified H1 epitopes to form the basis for the Company's universal influenza vaccine candidate, BWV-101:

"The large seasonal burden of influenza warrants the development of improved vaccines," said Joseph Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Water Vaccines. "This data for H3N2 and influenza B epitopes supports our commitment to develop a vaccine that provides broad protection against all strains and eliminating the need for annual immunization. We are excited to continue our collaboration with The University of Oxford and move forward with this research supporting one of our lead vaccine candidates."