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- Genexine, Inc. (095700.KQ) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative immunotherapeutics, next-generation long-acting biologics, and targeted protein degradation therapies using its proprietary hyFc fusion platform, DNA vaccine platform, and bioPROTAC technology; key pipeline products include GX-H9 (eftansomatropin alfa), in Phase II/III trials for growth hormone deficiency; GX-E4, in Phase III trials for anemia associated with chronic kidney disease; GX-G3, in Phase II trials for neutropenia; GX-I7 (efineptakin alfa), in Phase I/II trials for solid tumors, lymphopenia, and other indications; GX-P1, in Phase I for autoimmune diseases and transplantation; GX-G6, in Phase II for diabetes; and GX-188E (tirvalimogene teraplasmid), in Phase II for cervical and head and neck cancers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company operates primarily in the biotechnology sector targeting oncology, rare diseases, immune disorders, and biobetters, with clinical programs advancing in South Korea and international partnerships enhancing global development efforts. In recent developments, Genexine completed a merger with EPD Biotherapeutics in September 2024 through a small-scale merger with a 1:6.1924079 ratio, integrating bioPROTAC targeted protein degradation technology and appointing Jaehyun Choi, Ph.D., founder and CEO of EPD Bio, as head of R&D to bolster its pipeline; the company also maintains strategic alliances with global partners for joint R&D and clinical advancement of its immunotherapies.