BioLineRx Initiates GLIX1 Glioblastoma Trial, Secures Patent, and Extends Cash Runway

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BioLineRx announced the initiation of a Phase 1/2a clinical trial for GLIX1 in glioblastoma, secured a key patent, and reported a reduced net loss for 2025 with a cash runway into mid-2027, despite a concurrent "going concern" warning in its 20-F filing.

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• GLIX1 Glioblastoma Trial Initiation

  BioLineRx is on track to initiate a Phase 1/2a clinical trial for its lead asset, GLIX1, in glioblastoma by the end of March 2026, with Phase 1 data anticipated in H1 2027.

• GLIX1 Patent Allowance

  The company received a Notice of Allowance from the USPTO for a key patent covering GLIX1 for approximately 90% of all cancers, strengthening intellectual property until 2040.

• Motixafortide Trial Progress

  Enrollment has accelerated in the CheMo4METPANC Phase 2b clinical trial for motixafortide in metastatic pancreatic cancer, with a prespecified interim/futility analysis expected in 2026.

• 2025 Financial Results and Cash Runway

  BioLineRx reported a reduced net loss of $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, and maintained its cash runway guidance into the first half of 2027 with $20.9 million in cash and equivalents.

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This filing details significant clinical progress for BioLineRx's lead asset, GLIX1, with the initiation of a Phase 1/2a trial for glioblastoma and the allowance of a key patent extending protection until 2040. Additionally, the company reported a reduced net loss for 2025 and extended its cash runway into the first half of 2027. These positive operational and financial updates are released concurrently with the company's 20-F filing, which includes a "going concern" warning, indicating that while the company is making clinical strides and managing its burn rate, significant financial challenges remain.