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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this report and the information incorporated by reference herein may contain “forward-looking statements” (as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, reflect our current expectations, intentions, or strategies regarding our possible future results of operations, performance, and achievements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation: statements regarding future products or product development; statements regarding future selling, general and administrative costs and research and development spending; statements regarding our product development strategy; and statements regarding future financial performance, results of operations, capital expenditures and sufficiency of capital resources to fund our operating requirements. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and common law.
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The following factors are among those that may cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements:
● | Need for additional capital; | |
● | Limited operating history in our new business model; | |
● | Limited experience introducing new products; | |
● | Our ability to successfully expand our operations and manage our future growth; | |
● | Difficulty in managing our growth and expansion; | |
● | Dilutive effects of any raising of additional capital; | |
● | The deterioration of global economic conditions and the decline of consumer confidence and spending; | |
● | Material weaknesses reported in our internal control over financial reporting; | |
● | Our ability to protect intellectual property rights and the value of our products; | |
● | The potential for product liability claims against us; | |
● | Our dependence on third party manufacturers to manufacture our products; | |
● | Our common stock is currently classified as a penny stock; | |
● | Our stock price may experience future volatility; | |
● | The illiquidity of our common stock; and | |
● | Substantial sales of shares of our common stock. | |
● | Other factors not specifically described above, including the other risks, uncertainties, and contingencies described under “Description of Business”, “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Items 1 and 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. |
When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements in this report and the documents incorporated by reference. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report.
Actual results may vary materially from those in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. No assurance can be given that the risk factors described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are all of the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statements. References in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the “Company,” “TSOI,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to Therapeutic Solutions International, Inc.
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
Restricted cash | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | ||||||||
Inventory | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
Total current assets | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
Right-of-use asset | ||||||||
Other assets | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | $ | ||||||
Accounts payable-related parties | ||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | ||||||||
Lease liability | ||||||||
Notes payable, current portion | ||||||||
Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $ | ||||||||
Notes payable-related parties, net | ||||||||
Derivative liabilities | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | ||||||||
LONG TERM LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Notes payable, net of current portion | ||||||||
Lease liability, net of current portion | ||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit): | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $ | par value; shares authorized, shares and shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively||||||||
Common stock, $ | par value; shares authorized; and shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
Shares to be issued | ||||||||
Subscription receivable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Total shareholders' equity (deficit) | ||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity (deficit) | $ | $ |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | |||||||
Net sales | $ | $ | ||||||
Cost of goods sold | ||||||||
Gross profit | ||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
General and administrative | ||||||||
Salaries, wages, and related costs | ||||||||
Consulting fees | ||||||||
Legal and professional fees | ||||||||
Research and development | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | ||||||||
Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||
Loss on derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Total other income (expense) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Provision for income taxes | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Net loss per share - basic and diluted | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)
(Unaudited)
Series A Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid-in | Shares to be | Subscription | Accumulated | Total Shareholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Issued | Receivable | Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for salaries | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for cash | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for license | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for conversion of convertible notes, accrued interest, and derivative liabilities | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ |
Series A Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid-in | Shares to be | Subscription | Accumulated | Total Shareholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Issued | Receivable | Deficit | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for services | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for salaries | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for cash | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for conversion of convertible notes, accrued interest and derivative liabilities | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation to related parties | ||||||||
Loss on derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
Amortization of prepaid stock-based compensation | ||||||||
Amortization of debt discount | ||||||||
Patent amortization | ||||||||
Depreciation | ||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
Inventory | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
Right-of-use asset | ||||||||
Accounts payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Accounts payable - related parties | ( | ) | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | ||||||||
Lease liability | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Purchase of license | ( | ) | ||||||
Issuance of note receivable | ||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
Payments on notes payable to related party | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Proceeds from convertible notes payable | ||||||||
Payments on notes payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of common stock | ||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | ||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
Supplemental cash flow information: | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ | $ | ||||||
Non-cash investing and financing transactions: | ||||||||
Original issuance discount on convertible notes payable | $ | $ | ||||||
Debt discount recorded in connection with derivative liability | $ | $ | ||||||
Common stock issued in conversion of convertible notes payable and interest | $ | $ | ||||||
Common stock issued for accrued salaries | $ | $ | ||||||
Accrued interest added to principal | $ | $ | ||||||
Common stock issued for license | $ | $ | ||||||
Common stock issued for subscription receivable | $ | $ | ||||||
Right of use asset and lease liability | $ | $ | ||||||
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the consolidated balance sheets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
Restricted cash | ||||||||
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows: | $ | $ |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2023
Note 1 – Organization and Business Description
Therapeutic
Solutions International, Inc. (“TSI” or the “Company”) was organized
Business Description
Currently the Company is focused on immune modulation for the treatment of several specific diseases. Immune modulation refers to the ability to upregulate (make more active) or downregulate (make less active) one’s immune system.
Activating one’s immune system is now an accepted method to treat certain cancers, reduce recovery time from viral or bacterial infections and to prevent illness. Additionally, inhibiting one’s immune system is vital for reducing inflammation, autoimmune disorders and allergic reactions.
TSOI is developing a range of immune-modulatory agents to target certain cancers, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, traumatic brain injury, and for daily health.
Nutraceutical Division – TSOI has been producing high quality nutraceuticals. Its current flagship product, QuadraMune®, is a multi-patented synergistic blend of pterostilbene, sulforaphane, epigallocatechingallate, and thymoquinone. QuadraMune has been shown to increase Natural Killer Cell activity and healthy Cytokine production. Our synergistic blend of ingredients helps the immune system fight off common and complex ailments and promote healthy T Cell activity. Recently the Company was approved to sell certain nutraceuticals on the Amazon Platform.
Cellular Division – TSOI obtained exclusive rights to a patented adult stem cell for development of therapeutics in the area of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Lung Pathology (LP).
The stem cell licensed, termed “JadiCell” is unique in that it possesses features of mesenchymal stem cells, however, outperforms these cells in terms of a) enhanced growth factor production; b) augmented ability to secrete exosomes; and c) superior angiogenic and neurogenic ability.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is caused by repetitive concussive/sub-concussive hits to the head sustained over a period of years and is often found in football players. The condition is characterized by memory loss, impulsive/erratic behavior, impaired judgment, aggression, depression, and dementia. In many patients with CTE, it is anatomically characterized by brain atrophy, reduced mass of frontal and temporal cortices, and medial temporal lobe. TSOI has previously filed several patents in the area of CTE based on modulating the brain microenvironment to enhance receptivity of regenerative cells such as stem cells. On March 4, 2021, the Company received an IND Serial # 27377 for a clinical trial of 10 patients with CTE.
On
August 4th, 2021, the Company announced clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase III pivotal trial for
registration of the Company’s JadiCell™ universal donor stem cell as a treatment for COVID-19 associated lung failure under
IND # 19757. In previous studies the Company has demonstrated the superior activity of JadiCell to other types of stem cells including
bone marrow, adipose, cord blood, and placenta. Furthermore,
In addition, the Company has filed data with the FDA, as part of IND #17448, which demonstrated that treatment of cancer patients with StemVacs™ resulted in enhanced activity of a type of immunological cell called “natural killer” cells, otherwise known as “NK cells.”
The Company has also developed an allogenic version of StemVacs and has filed patents to cover activating universal donor immune system cells called dendritic cells in a manner so that upon injection they reprogram the body’s NK cells.
Most recently the Company announced filing of a patent application covering the use stem cell derived exosomes for treatment of aortic aneurysms.
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2023
Management
does not expect existing cash as of March 31, 2023, to be sufficient to fund the Company’s operations for at least twelve months
from the issuance date of these financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumed
the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. As of March 31, 2023,
the Company has incurred losses totaling $
Note 2 – Basis of presentation and significant accounting policies
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of the Company’s management, the consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s financial position for the periods presented.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”). In accordance with ASC 606, the Company applies the following methodology to recognize revenue:
1) | Identify the contract with a customer. | |
2) | Identify the performance obligations in the contract. | |
3) | Determine the transaction price. | |
4) | Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract. | |
5) | Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. |
ASC 606 provides that sales revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Company generally satisfies performance obligations upon shipment of the product or service to the customer. This is consistent with the time in which the customer obtains control of the product or service.
Returns. We will gladly accept the return of products that are defective due to defects in manufacturing and/or workmanship.
Wholesale policies:
Delivery. The Goods shall be deemed delivered when Buyer has accepted delivery at the above-referenced location. The shipping method shall be determined by Seller, but Buyer will not be responsible for shipping costs.
Purchase
Price & Payments.
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2023
Inspection of Goods & Rejection. Buyer is entitled to inspect the Goods upon delivery. If the Goods are unacceptable for any reason, Buyer must reject them at the time of delivery up to five (5) business days from the date of delivery. If Buyer has not rejected the Goods within five (5) business days from the date of delivery, Buyer shall have waived any right to reject that specific delivery of Goods. In the event Buyer rejects the Goods, Buyer shall allow Seller a reasonable time to cure the deficiency. A reasonable time period shall be determined by industry standards for the particular Goods, as well as the Seller and Buyer.
Risk of Loss. Risk of loss will be on the Seller until the time when the Buyer accepts delivery. Seller shall maintain any and all necessary insurance in order to insure the Goods against loss at Seller’s own expense
Retail policies of e-commerce:
Shipping. Shipping Time — Most orders will ship the next business day, provided the product ordered is in stock. Orders are not processed or shipped on Saturday or Sunday, except by prior arrangement. We cannot guarantee when an order will arrive. Consider any shipping or transit time offered to you by this site or other parties only as an estimate. We encourage you to order in a timely fashion to avoid delays caused by shipping or product availability. Fulfillment mistakes that may be made which result in the shipment of incorrect products to you will also be accepted for return.
Out of Stock. We will ship your product as it becomes available. Usually, products ship by the next business day. However, there may be times when the product you have ordered is out-of-stock, which will delay fulfilling your order. We will keep you informed of any products that you have ordered that are out-of-stock and unavailable for immediate shipment. You may cancel your order at any time prior to shipping.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash deposits. Accounts at
each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $
Inventories
Inventories are stated at lower of cost (using the first-in, first-out method, “FIFO”) or market. Inventories consist of purchased materials and assembly items.
Derivative Liabilities
A derivative is an instrument whose value is “derived” from an underlying instrument or index such as a future, forward, swap, option contract, or other financial instrument with similar characteristics, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities.
As a matter of policy, the Company does not invest in separable financial derivatives or engage in hedging transactions. However, the Company entered into certain debt financing transactions in fiscal 2022 and 2021, as disclosed in Note 8 containing certain conversion features that have resulted in the instruments being deemed derivatives. We evaluate such derivative instruments to properly classify such instruments within equity or as liabilities in our financial statements. Our policy is to settle instruments indexed to our common shares on a first-in-first-out basis.
The classification of a derivative instrument is reassessed at each reporting date. If the classification changes as a result of events during a reporting period, the instrument is reclassified as of the date of the event that caused the reclassification. There is no limit on the number of times a contract may be reclassified.
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2023
Instruments
classified as derivative liabilities are remeasured using the Black-Scholes model at each reporting period (or upon reclassification)
and the change in fair value is recorded on our consolidated statement of operations. We recorded derivative liabilities of $
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, prepaids, convertible notes, and payables. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents and payables approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of these items.
Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Fair value measurements are required to be disclosed by level within the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
Level 2 – Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level 1) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date and for the duration of the instrument’s anticipated life.
Level 3 – Inputs lack observable market data to corroborate management’s estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model.
When determining fair value, whenever possible the Company uses observable market data, and relies on unobservable inputs only when observable market data is not available. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company has level 3 fair value calculations on derivative liabilities. The table below reflects the results of our Level 3 fair value calculations:
The following is the change in derivative liability for the three months ended March 31, 2023:
Balance, December 31, 2022 | $ | |||
Issuance of new derivative liabilities | ||||
Conversions | ( | ) | ||
Change in fair market value of derivative liabilities | ||||
Balance, March 31, 2023 | $ |
Use of Estimates
Estimates were made relating to valuation allowances, impairment of assets, share-based compensation expense and accruals. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive loss for the periods reported was comprised solely of the Company’s net loss.
Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period of computation. Diluted loss per share is computed similar to basic loss per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potential common shares had been issued, if such additional common shares were dilutive. Since we had net losses for all the periods presented, basic and diluted loss per share are the same, and additional potential common shares have been excluded as their effect would be antidilutive.
As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, a total of and , respectively, potential common shares, consisting of shares underlying outstanding convertible notes payable were excluded as their inclusion would be antidilutive.
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2023
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation
is calculated using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Amortization is computed using the straight
line method over the term of the agreement. Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $
Intangible Assets
Intangible
assets consisted primarily of intellectual properties such as proprietary nutraceutical formulations. Intellectual assets are capitalized
in accordance with ASC Topic 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.” Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized
over their respective estimated lives and reviewed for impairment whenever events or other changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount may not be recoverable. Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $
Long-lived Assets
In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, the carrying value of intangible assets and other long-lived assets is reviewed on a regular basis for the existence of facts or circumstances that may suggest impairment. The Company recognizes impairment when the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. Impairment losses, if any, are measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value.
Research and Development
Research
and Development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and Development expenses were $
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under ASC 740 “Income Taxes,” which codified SFAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” and FIN 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.” Under the asset and liability method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under ASC 740, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period the enactment occurs. A valuation allowance is provided for certain deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize tax assets through future operations.
Compensation expense for stock issued to employees is determined as the fair value of consideration or services received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measured. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2018-07 to expand the scope of Topic 718 to include share-based payments issued to nonemployees. The effective date for public companies is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the effective date is fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company adopted during the year ended December 31, 2018 for which there was no impact on the consolidated financial statements. The Company issues shares for multiyear consulting agreements which are restricted and nonrefundable shares.
Leases
On
February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new standard requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance
sheets as lease liabilities with corresponding right-of-use assets and eliminates certain real estate-specific provisions. ASU 2016-02
became effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2019 and was adopted on a modified retrospective transition basis for leases
existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The Company
recorded a Right-of-use asset and a Lease Liability of $
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2023
Note 3 – Restricted cash
Included
in current assets is a $
Note 4 – Prepaid expense and other current assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following:
March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Prepaid consulting | $ | $ | ||||||
Insurance | ||||||||
Prepaid costs | ||||||||
Total | $ | $ |
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2023
Note 5 – Fixed assets
Fixed assets consist of the following:
March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Land | $ | $ | ||||||
Vehicles | ||||||||
Computer hardware | ||||||||
Office furniture and equipment | ||||||||
Shipping and other equipment | ||||||||
Total | ||||||||
Accumulated depreciation | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | $ |
Depreciation
expense was $
Note 6 – Other assets
Other assets consist of the following:
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As of June 1, 2019, we entered into a license agreement, which will be amortized over the life of the Patent. The Patent expires December 31, 2032. The Exclusive Patent License to the Jadi Cell is for use under the designated areas of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). The Jadi Cell is an cGMP grade and Research grade manufactured allogenic mesenchymal stem cells derived from US Patent No.: 9,803,176 B2.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2023
Prepaid consulting agreements are for one to two years and are expensed monthly over the term of the agreement. The net licenses amount above consists of the following:
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Amortization
expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $
Note 7 - Notes Payable-Related Party
At
March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company has unsecured interest-bearing demand notes outstanding to certain officers and directors
amounting to $
Note 8 – Convertible Notes Payable
At
various times during the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company entered into convertible promissory notes with principal amounts
totaling $
Derivative liabilities
These convertible promissory notes are convertible into a variable number of shares of common stock for which there is not a floor to the number of common stock we might be required to issue. Based on the requirements of ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging, the conversion feature represented an embedded derivative that is required to be bifurcated and accounted for as a separate derivative liability. The derivative liability is originally recorded at its estimated fair value and is required to be revalued at each conversion event and reporting period. Changes in the derivative liability fair value are reported in operating results each reporting period.
For
the notes issued during the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company valued the conversion feature on the date of issuance resulting
in an initial liability of $
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THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2023
During
the three months ended March 31, 2023, convertible notes with principal and accrued interest balances totaling $
On
March 31, 2023, the derivative liabilities on the remaining convertible notes were revalued at $
The
Company amortizes the discounts over the term of the convertible promissory notes using the straight-line method which is similar to
the effective interest method. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company amortized $
Note 9 – Equity
Our
authorized capital stock consists of an aggregate of
In
2022, we issued
In
2022, we issued
In
2022, we committed to issue
In
2022, we issued
In
2022, we issued
In
2022, we issued
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2022, we issued
In
2022, we committed to issue
In
2023, we issued
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2023, we issued
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2023, we issued
On August 4, 2022, the Board of Directors designated “Series A Preferred Stock” and caused to be filed a Certificate of Designation pursuant to NRS 78.1955 with the State of Nevada, and upon approval the Board has issued One (1) share of Series A Preferred Stock to Thomas E. Ichim, and One (1) share of Series A Preferred Stock to Timothy G. Dixon. The Holder of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote on all matters subject to a vote or written consent of the holders of the Corporation’s Common Stock, and on all such matters, the share of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to that number of votes equal to the number of votes that all issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock and all other securities of the Corporation are entitled to, as of any such date of determination, on a fully diluted basis, plus One Million (1,000,000) votes, it being the intention that the Holder(s) of the Series A Preferred Stock shall have effective voting control of the Corporation, on a fully diluted basis. The Holder(s) of the Series A Preferred Stock shall vote together with the holders of Common Stock as a single class.
On August 9, 2022, we issued shares of preferred shares, valued at per share.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2023
Note 10 – Subsequent events
On
April 3, 2023, we issued
On
April 6, 2023, we issued
On April 20, 2023, we issued shares of common stock, valued at . per share, for consulting services.
On
April 24, 2023, we issued
On
April 28, 2023, we issued
On
May 3, 2023, we issued
On
May 10, 2023, we issued
On
May 10, 2023, we issued
On
May 3, 2023, we issued
In accordance with ASC 855, the Company has analyzed its operations subsequent to November 17, 2022 through the date these financial statements were issued, and has determined that it does not have any other material subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements.
Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies
Effective
March 22, 2023, the Company entered into a sixth amendment to a Lease Agreement for property located in Oceanside, CA. The lease consists
of approximately
The
lease will expire in 2028. The weighted average discount rate used for this lease is
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The safe harbor provided in section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“statutory safe harbors”) shall apply to forward-looking information provided pursuant to the statements made in this filing by the Company. We urge you to carefully review our description and examples of forward-looking statements included in the section entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” at the beginning of this report. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date of this report. Actual events or results may differ materially from such statements. In evaluating such statements, we urge you to specifically consider various factors identified in this report, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements and related notes, as well as the Financial Statements and related notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and the risk factors discussed therein.
General
Our principal executive office is located at 701 Wild Rose Lane, Elk City, Idaho, 83525, our telephone number is (760) 295-7208 and our website is www.therapeuticsolutionsint.com. The reference to our website does not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on our website.
We file our quarterly and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which the public may view and copy at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E. Washington D.C. 20549, on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public may obtain information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1–800–SEC–0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet site, the address of which is www.sec.gov, which contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers which file electronically with the SEC. The periodic and current reports that we file with the SEC can also be obtained from us free of charge by directing a request to Therapeutic Solutions International, Inc., 4093 Oceanside Blvd, Suite B, Oceanside, California 92056, Attn: Corporate Secretary.
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
CURRENT BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Therapeutic Solutions International, Inc. (“TSOI” or the “Company”) was organized August 6, 2007 under the name Friendly Auto Dealers, Inc., under the laws of the State of Nevada. In the first quarter of 2011 the Company changed its name from Friendly Auto Dealers, Inc. to Therapeutic Solutions International, Inc., and acquired Splint Decisions, Inc., a California corporation.
On December 17, 2020, Therapeutic Solutions International, Inc. Board of Directors made a decision to move our corporate headquarters to Elk City, Idaho 83525 and has purchased real property at 701 Wild Rose Lane and 50 Bullock Lane, Elk City Idaho 83525. The Company will continue to maintain a satellite office at the current address of 4093 Oceanside Blvd., Suite B, Oceanside CA, 92056.
Business Description
Currently the Company is focused on immune modulation for the treatment of several specific diseases. Immune modulation refers to the ability to upregulate (make more active) or downregulate (make less active) one’s immune system.
Activating one’s immune system is now an accepted method to treat certain cancers, reduce recovery time from viral or bacterial infections and to prevent illness. Additionally, inhibiting one’s immune system is vital for reducing inflammation, autoimmune disorders and allergic reactions.
TSOI is developing a range of immune-modulatory agents to target certain cancers, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, traumatic brain injury, and for daily health.
Nutraceutical Division – TSOI has been producing high quality nutraceuticals. Its current flagship product, QuadraMune®, is a multi-patented synergistic blend of pterostilbene, sulforaphane, epigallocatechingallate, and thymoquinone. QuadraMune has been shown to increase Natural Killer Cell activity and healthy Cytokine production. Our synergistic blend of ingredients helps the immune system fight off common and complex ailments and promote healthy T Cell activity. Recently the Company was approved to sell certain nutraceuticals on the Amazon Platform.
Cellular Division – TSOI obtained exclusive rights to a patented adult stem cell for development of therapeutics in the area of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Lung Pathology (LP).
The stem cell licensed, termed “JadiCell” is unique in that it possesses features of mesenchymal stem cells, however, outperforms these cells in terms of a) enhanced growth factor production; b) augmented ability to secrete exosomes; and c) superior angiogenic and neurogenic ability.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is caused by repetitive concussive/sub-concussive hits to the head sustained over a period of years and is often found in football players. The condition is characterized by memory loss, impulsive/erratic behavior, impaired judgment, aggression, depression, and dementia. In many patients with CTE, it is anatomically characterized by brain atrophy, reduced mass of frontal and temporal cortices, and medial temporal lobe. TSOI has previously filed several patents in the area of CTE based on modulating the brain microenvironment to enhance receptivity of regenerative cells such as stem cells. On March 4, 2021, the Company received an IND Serial # 27377 for a clinical trial of 10 patients with CTE.
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On August 4th, 2021, the Company announced clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase III pivotal trial for registration of the Company’s JadiCell™ universal donor stem cell as a treatment for COVID-19 associated lung failure under IND # 19757. In previous studies the Company has demonstrated the superior activity of JadiCell to other types of stem cells including bone marrow, adipose, cord blood, and placenta. Furthermore, the JadiCell was shown to be 100% effective in saving the lives of COVID-19 patients under the age of 85 in a double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial with patients in the ICU on a ventilator. In patients over the age of 85 the survival rate was 91%. The Company also recently announced the launching of Phase III for IND # 19757 with Biorasi LLC, a global, full-service CRO, who will run the clinical trial.
In addition, the Company has filed data with the FDA, as part of IND #17448, which demonstrated that treatment of cancer patients with StemVacs™ resulted in enhanced activity of a type of immunological cell called “natural killer” cells, otherwise known as “NK cells.”
The Company has also developed an allogenic version of StemVacs and has filed patents to cover activating universal donor immune system cells called dendritic cells in a manner so that upon injection they reprogram the body’s NK cells.
Most recently the Company announced filing of a patent application covering the use of JadiCells™ for treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions.
Investigational Drug Applications:
Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer by StemVacs-V Cancer Immunotherapeutic IND transferred to Res Nova Bio, Inc.
The Primary Objective is safety and feasibility of StemVacs-V administration at 12 months as assessed by lack of adverse medical events. The Secondary Objective is efficacy as judged by tumor response, time to progression, and immunological monitoring.
Safety, Feasibility, and Immunomodulatory Activities of StemVacs in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors IND # 17448
The Primary Objective is safety and feasibility of StemVacs administration at 12 months as assessed by lack of adverse medical events. The Secondary Objective is efficacy as judged by tumor response, time to progression, and immunological monitoring.
Umbilical Cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Patients with COVID-19 (“UC-MSC for COVID-19”) IND # 19757
The primary objective will be to assess effectiveness of UC-MSC treatment on proportion of patients alive and free of respiratory failure at Day 60 after randomization. The secondary objectives will be to assess all-cause mortality at Day 60, survival at day 31, number of subjects experiencing serious adverse events (SAEs) by day 31, SAE-free survival, time to recovery (evaluated until day 60), and time to oxygen requirement equal or below 40% oxygen.
Investigation of Umbilical Cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Patients IND # 27377
To determine safety and efficacy of 100 million intravenously administered JadiCell™ allogeneic umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells. Efficacy will be determined by behavioral scores, brain imaging, and reduction in inflammatory markers. Toxicity of treatment was evaluated for the duration of the study and will be graded according to the criteria of the World Health Organization.
JadiCell Therapy for COPD IND transferred to Breathe Biologics, Inc.
To determine safety and efficacy of intravenously administered allogeneic JadiCell umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cells in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD. The Primary Endpoint, which is toxicity, will be assessed by number of adverse events (AEs). The Secondary Endpoint, which is efficacy will be evaluated at baseline and days 30, 60, and 90.
Nutraceutical Division (TSOI)
● | ProJuvenol® is a patented, (US No.: 9,682,047) and powerful synergistic blend of complex anti-aging ingredients in capsules. | |
● | NanoStilbene® is an easily absorbed nanoemulsion of nanoparticle pterostilbene derived from the ‘047 patent. | |
● | DermalStilbene is a topical form of pterostilbene delivered via spray application onto skin, derived from the ‘047 patent. | |
● | IsoStilbene an injectable formulation of pterostilbene is available by prescription only, derived from the ‘047 patent. | |
● | NeuroStilbene is an intranasal form of pterostilbene delivered via spray application inside the nostril, derived from the ‘047 patent. | |
● | NanoPSA is a blend of NanoStilbene® and Broccoli Sprout Extract (BSE) providing 74mg of BSE and 125mg of our patented NanoStilbene, a proprietary formulation of nanoparticle pterostilbene. | |
● | NLRP3 Trifecta is a two-product combo and consists of one bottle of NanoPSA and one bottle of GTE-50 green tea extract. | |
● | QuadraMune® is a multi-patented synergistic blend of pterostilbene, sulforaphane, epigallocatechingallate, and thymoquinone. |
Patents:
On May 01, 2023, the Company filed a patent application titled “Aneurysm Treatment by Exosomes” which provides means of inhibition and/or treating aneurysms and other degenerated blood vessels through administration of regenerative cell derived exosomes, and/or regenerative cell derived apoptotic bodies. In one particular embodiment vessel regeneration is increased through administration of stem cell exosomes/or stem cell apoptotic bodies. Other embodiments include regeneration of vessels prone to aneurysms, repairing aneurysms of vessels, or acceleration of endothelialization after stent placement. Provided within the invention are methods of rejuvenating properties of said vessels associated with physiological health, examples of which include appropriate production of anti-coagulating/clotting factors, control of angiogenesis, and appropriate revascularization of injured tissue.
On March 13, 2023, the Company filed a patent application titled “Generation and Utility of B Cell Subsets for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” which disclosed are B cell subsets, generation of B cell subsets and utilization of B cell subsets for treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In one embodiment B cells possessing a B regulatory phenotype are generated in vivo by administrating of mesenchymal stem cells. In another embodiment B regulatory cells are utilized to treat COPD in an interleukin-35 dependent manner. In another embodiment B regulatory cells possess the marker CD5 and produce interleukin-10.
On February 14, 2023, the Company filed a patent application titled “Enhancement of Anti-Angiogenic Cancer Immunotherapy by Abortogenic Agents” which discloses the parallels between pregnancy and cancer that have been historically made, however, the ability to leverage abortogenic immunity against neoplasia has not been widely examined. The current invention provides means of suppressing tumor associated immune inhibition through administration of progesterone and/or glucocorticoid receptor antagonists such as RU-486. In one embodiment the invention provides the concurrent utilization RI-486 and anti-angiogenic immunotherapy. In another embodiment, abortogenic inhibitors of immunity such as indolamine 2,3 dioxygenase are administered together with RU-486 and/or anti-angiogenic immunotherapy. Various antiangiogenic agents can be utilized in the practice of the invention including the ValloVax immunotherapy and/or the StemVacs-V therapy.
On January 09, 2023, the Company filed a patent application titled “Prediction of Stem Cell Therapy Responsiveness by Quantification of Pre-Existing B Regulatory Cells” which disclosed novel means of stratifying patients into potential of positive response to mesenchymal stem cell therapy based on quantification of pretreatment levels of B regulatory cells. In one embodiment quantification of cells concurrently expressing CD5 and CD19. In another embodiment B regulatory cells are CD19+CD39–IL10+. In one embodiment the selection of B regulatory cells is quantified by flow cytometric means and patients possessing more than 7 % IL-10 secreting CD19 cells are chosen for stem cell therapy. In some embodiments numbers of B regulatory cells are increased prior to treatment by administration of various interventions including providing GM-CSF, microbiome alteration or manipulation of oxidative stress.
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On January 04, 2023, the Company filed a patent application titled “Enhanced Efficacy of Tolerogenic Vaccination” which disclosed means, methods, and compositions of matter useful for induction of antigen specific suppression of immunity and/or tolerogenesis through administration of tolerogenic agents together with antigens and/or modified antigens delivered via multiple intradermal injections. In one embodiment the invention teaches the use of a tattoo gun or a similar device to administer over an extended area of skin a compound which induces a tolerogenic microenvironment and subsequently administration of said antigen in the artificially created microenvironment. The essence of the disclosed invention is the superior tolerogenic effects observed when tolerogenic stimuli and antigen are administered over an extended area of skin through the use of a tattoo gun or similar device.
On November 14, 2022, the Company filed a patent titled “Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells” which discloses compositions of matter, protocols, and treatment means for prevention and/or reversing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) using myeloid derived suppressor cells as a monotherapy or adjuvant therapy. In one embodiment umbilical cord low density myeloid cells are expanded using interleukin-3 and GM-CSF and administered in an allogeneic manner to a mammal suffering from COPD. In some embodiments combinations of myeloid derived suppressor cells and mesenchymal stem cells are disclosed.
On October 24, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy of Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders” which discloses novel compositions of matter and treatment methods for reducing and/or reversing epilepsy through administration of mesenchymal stem cells in order to induce immune modulation and/or regenerative processes. In one embodiment umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells are administered to a patient suffering from epilepsy at a concentration and frequency sufficient to inhibit neuronal hyperactivation and/or reduce neuroinflammatory status of the patient.
On October 03, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Stimulation of Pulmonary Regenerative Exosomes by Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Derivatives Thereof” which discloses therapeutic means for pulmonary degenerative conditions through the administration of mesenchymal stem cells in order to induce regenerative exosomes from dendritic cells expressing CD103. In one embodiment cultures of mesenchymal stem cells with dendritic cell progenitors are disclosed wherein said mesenchymal stem cells induce a modulation of STAT3 signaling in said dendritic cell endowing a regenerative property to said dendritic cells and exosomes derived from said cells.
On September 19, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Modification of Mesenchymal Stem Cells” that discloses the utilization of mesenchymal stem cells, exosomes from mesenchymal stem cells, conditioned media from mesenchymal stem cells, apoptotic bodies from mesenchymal stem cells, and modified mesenchymal stem cells for treatment of bipolar disorder. In one embodiment mesenchymal stem cells isolated from umbilical cord tissue are treated with carbon monoxide at a concentration sufficient to induce activation of heme-oxygenase I and infused into a patient at risk or suffering from bipolar disorder.
On September 12, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of COPD by Stimulation of Stem Cell Mobilization” which discloses means of inducing pulmonary regeneration and/or protection from oxidative stress by stimulation of endogenous stem cell mobilization together with one or more inhibitors of NF-kappa B and/or one or more inhibitors of oxidative stress. The invention discloses the unexpected finding that G-CSF administration enhances oxidative stress and pulmonary damage, however, coadministration with pterostilbene, results in synergistic suppression of COPD pathology.
On August 29, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Gene Silencing Therapy of Acute Respiratory Disorder” that teaches treatment means, compositions of matter and protocols useful for suppression of acute respiratory disorder (ARDS) through induction of RNA interference in the pulmonary microenvironment alone and/or in conjunction with mucolytic and/or DNA disrupting agents. In one embodiment short interfering RNA (siRNA) is prepared which targets complement receptors C3R and/or C5R together with TNF-receptor, IL-6 receptor and/or TLR4 and TLR9. In some embodiments NanoStilbene is utilized as a delivery vehicle for siRNA delivery.
On August 12, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Mesenchymal Stem Cell Apoptotic Bodies and Compositions Thereof” that discloses means, treatments and compositions of matter useful for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In one embodiment the invention provides the administration of mesenchymal stem cell apoptotic bodies alone or in combination with “regenerative adjuvants” to prevent and/or reverse reduction in lung function associated with COPD. In other embodiments the invention teaches the utilization of stem cell apoptotic bodies for induction of pulmonary regeneration directly or indirectly.
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On July 29, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Gene Modified iPSC Derived Cellular Compositions for Regeneration and Immune Modulation” that disclosed cells and cellular compositions useful for treatment of degenerative and/or autoimmune diseases derived from gene edited/gene modified pluripotent stem cells. In one embodiment pluripotent stem cell such as inducible pluripotent stem cells are gene modified to express tissue associated transcription factors such as pdx-1 if endodermal tissue is desired and cells are differentiated into regenerative-type cells such as along the mesenchymal lineage. In one embodiment the invention teaches transfection with IL-27 to induce expression of coinhibitory molecules for suppression of autoimmunity. In some embodiments the invention provides generation of iPSC derived MSC which cannot stimulate inflammation due to gene-editing based removal of inflammatory associated transcription factors.
On May 12, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Inhibition and Reversion of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by Endothelial Cell Regeneration” that teaches means, treatment methods, and compositions of matter useful for prevention and/or reversion of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In one embodiment the invention provides the administration of mesenchymal stem cells and exosome thereof as a means of augmenting endogenous endothelial regeneration and/or endothelial regeneration stimulated by exogenous means. In some embodiments the invention provides administration of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells together with autologous endothelial progenitor cells and/or mobilization of said autologous endothelial progenitor cells.
On March 7, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Trauma Associated Cognitive Dysfunction Using Mesenchymal Stem Cell Apoptotic Bodies and Compositions Thereof” which teaches means, treatments and compositions of matter useful for treatment of chemotherapy/radiotherapy associated cognitive dysfunction. In one embodiment the invention provides the administration of mesenchymal stem cell apoptotic bodies alone or in combination with “regenerative adjuvants” to prevent and/or reverse cognitive dysfunction associated with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. In other embodiments the invention teaches the utilization of stem cell apoptotic bodies for induction of neuroregeneration directly or indirectly.
On February 7, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of COVID-19 Associated Cognitive Dysfunction by Nutraceutical Preparations” that teaches means and methods of treating cognitive dysfunction associated with COVID-19 and/or other associated with inflammatory conditions. In one embodiment treatment of COVID-19 cognitive dysfunction performed by administration of nutraceutical means, wherein said nutraceuticals are administered at a frequency and/or concentration sufficient to induce proliferation of endogenous neural progenitor cells and/or protect cells from inflammatory damage. In one embodiment said nutraceuticals are comprised of green tea extract, and/or nigella sativa, and/or pterostilbene, and/or sulforaphane. In some embodiments nutraceutical compositions are utilized to overcome treatment resistant of currently used antidepressants.
On November 1, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Induction of Concurrent Pulmonary Immune Modulation and Regeneration by Protein Mediated Conjugation of Immune Regulatory Cells with Endogenous Progenitor Cells” that discloses means, methods and compositions of matter useful for treatment of inflammatory pulmonary diseases such as COVID-19 through administration of agents that facilitate interaction between immune modulatory cells and endogenous pulmonary progenitor cells. In one embodiment a bispecific antibody capable of facilitating the interaction between CD25 on T regulatory cells and CD47 on pulmonary epithelial stem cells is described.
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On October 11, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Umbilical Cord Derived Regenerative and Immune Modulatory Stem Cell Populations” which provides universal donor cellular populations derived from umbilical cords possessing ability to elicit immune modulation and evoke regeneration when administered into a mammalian host. Generation of cellular products for clinical use are provided including methodologies of expansion, characterization, and means of therapeutic implementation.
On October 4, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Reduction of Neutrophil Extracellular Trap formation by Mesenchymal Stem Cells and their Exosomes” that disclosed methods of reducing lung inflammation in acute respiratory distress syndrome elicited by various factors such as COVID-19 infection by reduction of neutrophil extracellular trap formation through administration of mesenchymal stem cells and/or exosomes thereof. The invention provides means of inhibiting neutrophil release of extracellular traps by mesenchymal stem cells and/or exosomes derived from said mesenchymal stem cells. Additionally, synergies are provided between mesenchymal stem cells and/or exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells and agents approaches which reduce neutrophil extracellular trap formation.
On September 22, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Stimulation of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapeutic Activities by T Regulatory Cells” teaches novel means of enhancing mesenchymal stem cell regenerative activities including, intra alia, production from pulmonary leakage and suppression of scar tissue formation by co-administration with T regulatory cells. In some embodiments the invention provides an interaction between T regulatory cells and mesenchymal stem cells in which T regulatory cells stimulate upregulation of mesenchymal stem cell activity in a GITR dependent manner.
On September 16, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Ivermectin Compositions for Treatment of COVID-19” that discloses novel mechanisms of action of ivermectin therapy as related to treatment of COVID-19 and means of augmenting therapeutic activities by co-administration with one or more of the following: pterostilbene, thymoquinone, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, and sulforaphane. In one embodiment the invention provides enhanced reduction of inflammation induced pulmonary leakage without augmenting immune suppressive mechanisms.
On August 23, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Lung Degeneration” that discloses means of treating lung degenerative diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CODP) using umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells such as JadiCells alone, and/or using said cells under conditions that are activated in order to endow enhanced regenerative activity. In one embodiment said activation of said mesenchymal stem cells is performed through stimulation with a toll like receptor agonist at a concentration and duration sufficient to induce a >50% increase in keratinocyte growth factor expression from said stem cells. In another embodiment the invention provides the use of JadiCells as a means of producing exosomes, wherein said exosomes possess therapeutic properties capable of reducing inflammation, fibrosis and degeneration associated with COPD, as well as stimulation of regenerative activity. In some JadiCells are activated by a treatment with Activated Protein C.
On August 18, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Enhancement of Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapeutic Activity by Stimulators of T Regulatory Cells and/or Cells Expressing CD73” that teaches compositions of matter and protocols useful for treatment of COVID-19 and/or other inflammatory pathologies through stimulation of T regulatory cells and/or T cells expressing CD73 using administration of umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells such as JadiCells. In one embodiment dosage of JadiCells needed to treat a patient is determined by the increase of T regulatory cells and/or CD73 expressing cells that are increased in number and/or activity subsequent to a test dose of JadiCells. In another embodiment stimulators of T regulatory cells and/or CD73 expressing T cells are utilized together with JadiCells in order to augment therapeutic activity. In some embodiments administration of JadiCell is performed with low dose interleukin-2 as a treatment for COVID-19 or other inflammatory related pathologies.
On August 11, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Induction of Neurogenesis using Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Derivatives Thereof” that disclosed compositions of matter and protocols useful for treatment of neurological dysfunctions through stimulation of adult neurogenesis using administration of umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells such as JadiCells. In one embodiment viral induced neuropathy is reduced by administration of JadiCells to stimulate neurogenesis. In another embodiment the neurogenic activity of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors is enhanced by administration of JadiCells. In some embodiments administration of JadiCell exosomes, conditioned media, microvesicles and/or apoptotic bodies is utilized to stimulate neurogenesis.
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On July 28, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Neuroprotection and Neuroregeneration by Pterostilbene and Compositions Thereof” with new data demonstrating that the blueberry derived compound pterostilbene possesses numerous brain protective and potentially brain regenerative activities. The data disclosed by the Company indicates: a) pterostilbene suppresses inflammatory cytokines TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta and IL-6; b) pterostilbene inhibits death of neurons caused by inflammatory mediators; c) pterostilbene stimulates production of regenerative factors from cells in the brain such as BDNF, NGF, FGF-1, and FGF-2; and d) pterostilbene allows/enhances proliferation of endogenous brain stem cells.
Granted on November 23, 2022.
On July 6, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease by Immune Modulation and Regenerative Means” in which we describe and disclose means, methods and compositions of matter for treatment Parkinson’s Disease through concurrent immune modulation and regenerative means. In one embodiment Parkinson’s Disease is treated by augmentation of T regulatory cell numbers and/or activity while concurrently providing regenerative cells such as mesenchymal stem cells, and/or dopamine secreting cells. In one embodiment administration of immunoglobulins such as IVIG together with low dose interleukin-2 and/or low dose naltrexone is disclosed as a preparatory means prior to administration of therapeutic cells such as stem cells. Other therapeutic means utilized in an adjuvant manner are also provided for hormonal rebalancing, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and deep brain stimulation.
On May 24, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Immunotherapies for Targeting of Tumor Vasculature” that disclosed novel means, protocols, and compositions of matter for creating targeted immune responses and/or induction of immunological memory towards the tumor vasculature. In one embodiment pluripotent stem cells are transfected with one or more genes capable of eliciting immunity, induced to differentiate into endothelial-like cells which resemble the tumor endothelial cells, and utilized as a vaccine. In some embodiment’s genes are engineered under control of specific promoters to allow for various specificities of activity. In one specific embodiment pluripotent stem cells engineered to endow properties capable of inducing expression of the α- Gal epitope (Galα1,3Galα1,4GlcNAc-R). Addition of adjuvants to enhance antigen presentation of the vaccine composition, as well as means of stimulating systemic enhancement of circulating endothelial specific T cells are also disclosed.
Published on November 24, 2022.
On May 21, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Lithium as a Monotherapy and/or Stem Cell Adjuvant Therapy for Pulmonary Fibrosis” that disclosed compositions of matter, therapeutics, and protocols useful for reduction and/or reversion of pulmonary fibrosis. In one specific embodiment lithium chloride is administered together with a regenerative cell in a patient suffering from, or at risk of pulmonary fibrosis. In one embodiment said lithium chloride is administered as an adjuvant to a regenerative therapy, wherein said regenerative therapy is a gene therapy, a protein therapy, a cell therapy, or a tissue transplant. In one embodiment lithium chloride, or a salt thereof is utilized alone, or with a regenerative means, to evoke preservation and/or elongation of telomere length in pulmonary tissue. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and/or products derived from said cells in order to induce an inhibition of natural or pathological reduction of telomere length, to preserve telomere length or to enhance telomere length. In one embodiment the MSC described in the invention as useful are umbilical cord derived MSC. Published on November 24, 2022.
On May 17, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder by Low Dose Interleukin-2” which teaches methods, compositions of matter, and protocols useful for treatment of major depressive disorder through administration of low dose interleukin- 2 at a concentration and/or frequency sufficient to increase expansion of T regulatory cell numbers and/or enhancement of T regulatory cell activity. In some embodiments administration of interleukin-2 is provided as means of enhancing efficacy of standard antidepressant therapies. Furthermore, administration of interleukin-2 receptor agonists is also described in the current invention as a treatment of major depressive disorder.
On April 13, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Amelioration and Treatment of Opioid Addiction” that discloses compositions of matter, protocols and treatment means for reducing and/or preventing opioid addiction. In one embodiment the invention teaches intranasal administration of umbilical cord blood plasma, or extracts thereof, together with pterostilbene or pterostilbene containing nanoparticles, and/or oxytocin, and/or human chorionic gonadotropin.
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On March 29, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Compositions Capable of Stimulating Immunity Towards Tumor Blood Vessels” which discloses novel means, protocols, and compositions of matter for eliciting an immune response against blood vessels supplying neoplastic tissue. In one embodiment pluripotent stem cells are transfected with one or more genes capable of eliciting immunity. In some embodiments such genes are engineered under control of specific promoters to allow for various specificities of activity. In one specific embodiment pluripotent stem cells engineered to endow properties capable of inducing expression of the α-Gal epitope (Galα1,3Galα1,4GlcNAc-R).
On March 23, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Chimeric Cells Comprising Dendritic Cells and Endothelial Cells Resembling Tumor Endothelium” which disclosed are means, methods and compositions of matter useful for induction of immunological responses towards tumor endothelial cells. In one embodiment the invention teaches fusion of dendritic cells and cells resembling tumor endothelial cells and administration of such chimeric cells as an immunotherapy for stimulation of tumor endothelial cell destruction. In other embodiments pluripotent stem cells are utilized to generate dendritic cells, wherein said dendritic cells are fused with pluripotent stem cell derived endothelial cells created in a manner to resemble tumor endothelial cells.
On March 16, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Dendritic Cells and Engineered Dendritic Cells for Cancer Immunotherapy” which disclosed are populations of dendritic cells generated from stem cells capable of inducing immunity towards cancer. In one embodiment said dendritic cells are generated from allogeneic inducible pluripotent stem cells, for some uses, said pluripotent stem cells are genetically engineered/edited to induce cancer specific immunity and/or resist immunosuppressive effect of tumor derived microenvironment. In one embodiment pluripotent stem cells are transfected with cancer stem cell antigens such as BORIS and/or NR2F6.
On March 4, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Therapeutic Monocytes for Prevention of Suicidal Ideation” that discloses compositions of matter, protocols, and therapeutic means for treatment of suicidal ideations and/or suppression of suicidal attempts. In one embodiment the invention provides the use of umbilical cord derived monocytes as a means of treatment. In another embodiment, monocytes are de-differentiated from adult monocytes using reprogramming means to create monocyte capable of producing anti-inflammatory as well as regenerative properties useful in reducing suicidal ideations and/or attempts. Published on September 8, 2022.
On February 2, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Ex Vivo Generation of Immunocytes Recognizing Brother Of The Regulator of Imprinted Sites (BORIS) Expressing Cancer Stem Cells” that discusses means, methods and compositions of matter useful for induction of immunity towards cancer stem cells by providing a dendritic cell, wherein said dendritic cells express BORIS and/or peptides derived from BORIS, wherein said dendritic cell is cultured in the presence of one or more immunocytes. In one embodiment said dendritic cells are derived from umbilical cord blood sources and allogeneic to T cells, which are expanded ex vivo and used for the purposes of immunotherapy. Published on August 25, 2022.
On February 8, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Stimulation of Natural Kill Cell Memory by Administration of Dendritic Cells” which disclosed means, methods and compositions of matter useful for induction of natural killer cell memory by administration of dendritic cells and/or exosomes thereof. In one embodiment a mammal suffering from cancer is administered allogeneic cord blood derived dendritic cells that are not pulsed exogenously. In one embodiment the dendritic cells are stimulated to possess chemotactic activity towards the tumor by culture of dendritic cell progenitors in hypoxia. Natural killer cell memory is induced, in part, by triggering of upregulation of cytokines associated with homeostatic expansion such as interleukin 7 and interleukin 15.
On January 26, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Stimulation of Dendritic Cell Activity by Homotaurine and Analogues Thereof” which discloses means, methods, and compositions of matter useful for enhancement of dendritic cell activity. In one embodiment the invention provides the use of GABA agonists such as homotaurine for stimulation of dendritic cell activity. In one embodiment said dendritic cell activity is enhancement of natural killer cell activity and/or of T cell activity. In one embodiment NK cell activity is ability to induce cytotoxicity in neoplastically transformed cells, whereas T cell activity is either cytokine production for CD4 cells or cytotoxicity for CD8 cells.
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On December 21, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Immunotherapy for Opioid Addiction” which teaches means, methods and compositions of matter useful for reduction of brain inflammation and prevention of opioid addiction and/or tolerance. In one embodiment the invention provides utilization of platelet rich plasma (PRP), alone, or admixed with regenerative/anti-inflammatory adjuvants, for reduction of neural inflammation. In one embodiments PRP is admixed with oxytocin and administered intranasally in a patient at risk of opioid addiction. In another embodiment, PRP is admixed with fortified and non-fortified nigella sativa oil, and/or pterostilbene and administered intranasally. Other embodiments include utilization of autologous stromal vascular fraction cells alone and/or admixed with regenerative/anti-inflammatory adjuvants.
On December 8, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideations Through Stimulation of Hippocampal Neurogenesis Utilizing Plant-Based Approaches” that teaches means and methods of treating major depressive disorder and/or other disorders that predispose to suicide by administration of nutraceutical means, wherein said nutraceuticals are administered at a frequency and/or concentration sufficient to induce proliferation of endogenous neural progenitor cells. In one embodiment said nutraceuticals are comprised of green tea extract, and/or nigella sativa, and/or pterostilbene, and/or sulforaphane. In some embodiment’s nutraceutical compositions are utilized to overcome treatment resistant of currently used antidepressants.
On November 24, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Stimulation of NK Cell Activity by QuadraMune Alone and together with Metformin” that disclosed means, compounds, and compositions of matter useful for stimulation of natural killer cell activity. In some embodiments the invention teaches the administration of a therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of metformin, pterostilbene, nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal in need of natural killer cell immune modulation. In another embodiment, the invention teaches administration of said therapeutic combination to a mammal infected with said SARS-CoV-2. In some embodiments dosage of said therapeutic combination is based on inflammatory and/or immunological parameters observed in patients with COVID-19.
On October 27, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Protection/Regeneration of Neurological Function by Endothelial Protection/Rejuvenation” using Stem Cells for Treatment of Conditions such as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Schizophrenia” which therapeutic compounds, protocols, and compositions of matter useful for treatment of neurological conditions. In one embodiment the invention teaches the treatment of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) through protecting/regenerating the endothelial by administration of cells such as stem cells. In one embodiment stem cells are administered in order to protect the endothelium from apoptosis and to preserve the blood brain barrier. In another embodiment stem cells are administered together with endothelial progenitor cells in order to regenerate neural endothelium. In other embodiments preservation of brain integrity in conditions of degeneration is accomplished by administration of stem cells and/or endothelial cells.
On October 18, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Nutraceutical Reduction Prevention and/or Reversion of Multiple Sclerosis” that discloses compositions of matter, protocols, and treatment means for preventing and/or reversing multiple sclerosis in a mammal. In one embodiment administration of compositions containing pterostilbene, and/or nigella sativa, and/or sulforaphane, and/or epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) are provided.
On September 24, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Personalized Immunotherapies for Reduction of Brain Inflammation and Suicide Prevention” that discloses means, methods and compositions of matter useful for reduction of brain inflammation and prevention of suicidal ideations and suicidal attempts. In one embodiment the invention provides utilization of autologous platelet rich plasma, alone, or admixed with regenerative/anti-inflammatory adjuvants, for reduction of neural inflammation. In one embodiment autologous PRP is admixed with oxytocin and administered intranasally in a patient at risk of suicidal ideation. In another embodiment, PRP is admixed with fortified and non-fortified nigella sativa oil and administered intranasally. Other embodiments include utilization of autologous stromal vascular fraction cells alone and/or admixed with regenerative/anti-inflammatory adjuvants.
On September 14, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Immunotherapy of Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia Associated Suicidal Ideation/Suicide” Disclosed are methods, means, and protocols of modifying the immune system so as to induce an immunologically tolerant state insofar as T regulatory cell number and/or activity is augmented in a patient suffering from schizophrenia. In one embodiment T regulatory cells are administered to the patient from exogenous sources, be they allogeneic or autologous. In other embodiments, T regulatory cells are generated endogenously through administration of immature dendritic cells, mesenchymal stem cells, and/or pharmaceutical means.
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On August 28, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Upregulation of Therapeutic T Regulatory Cells and Suppression of Suicidal Ideations in Response to Inflammation by Administration of Nutraceutical Compositions Alone or Combined with Minocycline” which discloses compositions of matter, treatments and protocols useful for induction of T regulatory cells in response to inflammation, as well as inhibition of suicidal ideations and/or neuroinflammation. In some embodiments the invention teaches the administration of a therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of minocycline, pterostilbene, nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal undergoing upregulation of inflammatory mediators.
On August 21, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Methods of Determining Risk of Suicide and/or Suicidal Ideation by Immunological Assessment” which discloses means and methods of identifying risk of suicide and/or suicidal ideation by assessment of immunologically related cytokines and cells. In one embodiment, a score, termed the “Campbell Score” is devised based on assessment of serum cytokines, ability of immune cells to make cytokines when stimulated ex vivo, and ability of immune cells to produce neurotransmitters when stimulated ex-vivo. In one embodiment the concentration of interleukin-6 is utilized as a means of assessing suicidal propensity along, and/or in combination with metabolites of the enzyme indolamine 2,3 deoxygenase.
On August 05, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Prevention of Neuroinflammation associated Memory Loss Using Nutraceutical Compositions” which discloses means, methods, and therapeutic compositions for prevention of memory loss during situations of neuroinflammation. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of the therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of pterostilbene, Nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal suffering from inflammation in order to preserver memory function.
On July 22, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Additive and/or Synergistic Combinations of Metformin with Nutraceuticals for the Prevention, Inhibition and Treatment of SARS-Cov-2 and Associated COVID-19” showing potent synergy between QuadraMune™ and the antidiabetic drug metformin in treating COVID-19 associated lung damage models. It was discovered that the ability of QuadraMune™ to protect the lungs from inflammation that resembles coronavirus-induced pathology is markedly amplified by concurrent administration of metformin. At a mechanistic level, it was shown that metformin increased the ability of QuadraMune™ to a) increase the number of “healing macrophages” (“M2” macrophages); b) augment production of anti-inflammatory and regenerative proteins; and c) suppress production of pathological inflammatory proteins.
On July 13, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Prevention of Pathological Coagulation in COVID-19 and other Inflammatory Conditions” s directed to the utilization of pterostilbene, and/or nigella sativa extract, and/or sulforaphane, and/or Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) alone or in combination, for the prevention of pathological coagulation. In on embodiment a composition containing all four ingredients is administered to a patient at risk of hypercoagulation in order to prevent aberrant expression of pro-coagulation molecules and/or induce expression of molecules known to suppress coagulation. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of pterostilbene, thymoquinone, sulforaphane, and EGCG as a means of decreasing expression of tissue factor.
On June 30, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Augmentation of Natural Killer Cell Activity and Induction of Cytotoxic Immunity Using Leukocyte Lysate Activated Allogeneic Dendritic Cells: StemVacs™” which describes the process of preparing allogeneic dendritic cells utilizing a leukocyte lysate based approach. These data support development of StemVacs for conditions that would benefit from NK activation such as cancer and COVID-19.
On June 22, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 with Dendritic Cells for Innate and/or Adaptive Immunity” that disclosed means, methods, and compositions of matter for prophylaxis and/or treatment of SARS-CoV-2 by administration of dendritic cells in a manner and frequency sufficient to induce activation of innate and/or adaptive immune responses. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of dendritic cells pulsed with one or more innate immune stimulants in a manner endowing said dendritic cell with ability to induce augmentation of natural killer (NK) cell number and/or activity. In another embodiment the invention teaches the use of dendritic cells stimulated with innate immune activators in a manner to allow for uptake of viral particles and presentation of viral epitopes to T cells in order to stimulate immunological activation and/or memory responses.
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On June 15, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Nutraceuticals for Suppressing Indolamine 2,3 Deoxygenase” from new data showing QuadraMune™ significantly inhibited inflammation associated with memory impairment, as well as reduced levels of kynurenine. Elevation of kynurenine is associated with activation of indolamine 2,3 deoxygenase, an enzyme associated with inflammation and depression.
On June 11, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Nutraceuticals for Reducing Myeloid Suppressor Cells” which disclosed compositions of matter, treatments and protocols useful for reduction of number and/or activity of myeloid suppressor cells (MSC). In some embodiments the invention teaches the administration of a therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of pterostilbene, Nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal at possessing an increased number and/or activity of said MSC in which reduction of number and/or activity is desired. In another embodiment, the invention teaches administration of said therapeutic combination to a mammal infected with viral and/or bacterial infections and/or neoplasia. In some embodiments dosage of said therapeutic combination is based on inflammatory and/or immunological parameters observed in patients.
On May 11, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of COVID-19 Lung Injury Using Umbilical Cord Plasma Based Compositions” which disclosed means, methods, and compositions of matter useful for the treatment of lung inflammation associated with viral and bacterial infections, as well as with systemic inflammation, through the administration of umbilical cord blood derived plasma-based compositions. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of umbilical cord blood plasma together with pterostilbene, and/or sulforaphane, and/or thymoquinone, and/or Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and/or n-acetylcysteine in an aerosolized manner to patients suffering from COVID-19 associated pulmonary deficiencies. In another embodiment, umbilical cord blood plasma is administered with immune-stimulatory agents in order to concurrently inhibit propagation of viral load in the lung while suppressing pulmonary deficiencies.
On May 4, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Nutraceuticals for the Prevention, Inhibition and Treatment of SARS-Cov-2 and Associated COVID-19” which teaches compositions of matter, treatments and protocols useful for prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as inhibition of viral propagation and acceleration of viral cure. In some embodiments the invention teaches the administration of a therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of pterostilbene, nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal at risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2. In another embodiment, the invention teaches administration of said therapeutic combination to a mammal infected with said SARS-CoV-2. In some embodiments dosage of said therapeutic combination is based on inflammatory and/or immunological parameters observed in patients with COVID-19.
On November 4, 2019, the Company filed a patent application titled “Cellular, Organ, and Whole-Body Rejuvenation Utilizing Cord Blood Plasma and Pterostilbene” that disclosed methods, means, and protocols for stimulation of rejuvenation in single cells, organs, and organisms by administration of cord blood derived plasma, cord blood plasma concentrates, and cord blood derived exosomes together with pterostilbene. The invention describes the previously unexpected finding that addition of pterostilbene to cord blood enhances the rejuvenation properties of cord blood. Said rejuvenation properties include telomere preservation, reduction in beta galactosidase, and retention of cellular activities.
On September 9, 2019, the Company filed a patent application titled “Pterostilbene and Formulations Thereof for Protection of Hematopoiesis from Chemotherapy and Radiation” which disclosed compositions of matter useful for treatment and/or prevention of hematopoietic injury using pterostilbene and formulations thereof. In one embodiment nanoparticle delivered pterostilbene is administered subsequent to chemotherapy induced neutropenia in order to accelerate recovery of the hematopoietic compartment. In another embodiment, pterostilbene is provided concurrently with chemotherapy in order to concurrently assist the neoplasia killing action of the chemotherapy while protecting the bone marrow from suppression. In contrast to conventionally used agents that protect from neutropenia such as G-CSF and GM-CSF, the products disclosed can be chronically administered, thus allowing for concurrent use with chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic agents.
On January 21, 2019, the Company filed a patent application titled “Prevention and Reversion of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy through Administration of “Educated” Monocytes and Progenitors Thereof” that provides means of preventing and/or reversing chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a patient through the modulation of monocytes as well as monocytic progenitors. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of monocytes that have been previously “educated” by exposure to mesenchymal stem cells in order to endow onto said monocytes properties associated with stimulation of neuroregenerative properties. In some embodiments monocytes are educated by treatment of monocytic progenitors with conditions capable of endowing anti-inflammatory and regenerative conditions, said conditions include culture with epigenetic modifying agents. In other embodiments, the invention teaches the manipulation of cord blood derived monocytes as a starting population of cells for education by culture with mesenchymal stem cells.
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On January 21, 2019, the Company filed a patent application titled “Autologous Neurogenic Cells and Uses Thereof for Professional Athletes at Risk of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy” which disclosed are means, compositions of matter and methods of business for treating Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) using autologous primary cells and modified cells of autologous origin which have been banked. In one embodiment of the invention autologous dedifferentiation cells are generated and stored for future administration in patients which have suffered CTE. In other embodiments, dedifferentiated cells are differentiated into neurons or neuronal progenitor cells and subsequently administered locally or systemically or in a combination. In other embodiments autologous cells are maintained in an undifferentiated manner and/or neurologically differentiated state and utilized as a conditioning source in an extracorporeal circulatory system replicating clinical stage extracorporeal liver perfusion (ECLP) with substitution of autologous dedifferentiated, neurologically differentiated or a combination of said cells instead of hepatic cells.
On December 18, 2018, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy via RNA Administration” which disclosed are protocols, treatment means, and compositions of matter useful for treatment of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy through administration of RNA or modified RNA molecules. In one embodiment said RNA is generated to activate various toll like receptors (TLR), of which said activation leads to production of cytokines which paradoxically lead to protection from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, wherein said protection constitutes a) reduction in glial cell activation, b) neuronal apoptosis due to excitotoxicity; and c) stimulation of endogenous regenerative processes including endothelial progenitor cell mobilization, proliferation of neuronal progenitor cells in the dentate gyrus and subventricular zones. In one particular embodiment targeting of RNA molecules is performed to specific brain cells including pyramidal neurons through the use of liposomes, exosomes, apoptotic bodies, nanoparticles and shark or cameloid antibodies is disclosed.
On September 25, 2018, the Company filed a patent application titled “Pterostilbene and Formulations Thereof for Treatment of Pathological Immune Activation” that teaches treatments, protocols, and compositions of matter are described for reduction of pathological immune system activation. In one embodiment, pterostilbene and/or formulations thereof are administered in a patient suffering from cytokine release syndrome at a concentration and frequency sufficient to reduce abnormal cytokine production and thus treat the cause of said cytokine release syndrome. Formulations of pterostilbene are disclosed for rapid release, enhanced biodistribution, and targeting to cytokine releasing effectors are disclosed for use in the practice of the invention.
On September 17, 2018, the Company filed a patent application titled “Pterostilbene and Compositions Thereof for Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy” that teaches means, methods, and compositions of matter useful for prevention of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. In one embodiment of the invention, disclosed is utilization of pterostilbene and/or pterostilbene based compounds for prevention and/or treatment of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. In one embodiment, the invention teaches administration of pterostilbene and/or pterostilbene based compounds for reduction of taupathy associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
On August 13, 2018, the Company filed a patent application titled “Enhancement of Ozone Therapy using Pterostilbene” that disclosed methods, means and compositions of matter using pterostilbene for enhancing therapeutic efficacy of ozone therapy in the field of oncology. The invention provides previously unknown synergies between ozone administration together with pterostilbene at inducing direct and indirect cytotoxicity to cancer cells. The invention provides means of delivery, administration, and therapeutic protocols for treatment of cancer patients. In one embodiment combination of ozone therapy together with pterostilbene is utilized to overcome drug resistance.
On October 08, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Synergistic Inhibition of Glioma Using Pterostilbene and Analogues Thereof” that teaches methods, means and compositions of matter for utilizing pterostilbene and analogues thereof for suppression of viability, metastasis and proliferation of glioma cells alone, or together with immunotherapy, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy means. In one embodiment said pterostilbene augments immunogenicity of glioblastoma cells so as to enhance killing by immune cells or complement subsequent to damage of said glioblastoma cells by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy.
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On April 26, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Augmentation of Stem Cell Activity using Pterostilbene and Compositions Containing Pterostilbene” that disclosed means of augmenting circulating endogenous stem cells through administration of an effective amount of pterostilbene or derivatives thereof. In one embodiment a patient with reduced levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells is treated with pterostilbene at a concentration and frequency sufficient to restore, and/or enhance levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPC). In another embodiment endogenous levels of stem cells are restored or enhanced by administration of pterostilbene, said endogenous stem cells comprising cells of the dentate gyrus, subventricular zone, hepatic stem cells, cardiac stem cells, and hematopoietic stem cells.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Stimulation of Immunity to Tumor Stem Cell Specific Proteins by Peptide Immunization” that discloses treatment of cancer is disclosed through administration of proteins or specific peptides found on tumor stem cells in vivo, in a matter eliciting monocyte or dendritic cell migration in order to allow uptake of said administrated proteins or peptides, followed by administration of a maturation signal in vivo. The invention provides for treatment of cancer through induction of anticancer immunity and/or immunity towards tumor initiating stem cells.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment through Nutraceutical Based Immunoadjuvants” that disclosed compositions useful for the treatment of cancer which modulate tumor associated immunosuppression, thus acting as immunoadjuvants. In one embodiment a composition containing apigenin, is provided, said composition useful for inhibition of tumor associated immune suppression mediated through the molecule indolamine 2,3 deoxygenase (IDO). In another embodiment, liposomal apigenin is administered as a means of decreasing IDO expression.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Activated Leukocyte Extract for Repair of Innate Immunity in Cancer Patients” that disclosed are compositions, methods of use, and pharmaceutical preparations useful for modulation of immune responses. In one embodiment a composition is extracted polyvalently activated peripheral blood mononuclear cells through dialysis. Said immune modulator is useful for treatment of cancer and alleviation of cancer associated immune depression. In one embodiment, said immunomodulator acts as a costimulatory of T cell activation by modulation of cytokine production. In one embodiment said immune modulator is concentrated for miRNA species capable of activating innate immune cells.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Augmentation of Anti-Tumor Immunity by Mifepristone and Analogues Thereof” which relates to compositions of matter and methods useful for improving a treatment outcome and/or an alteration of immunity in a condition that benefits from immune stimulation. In particular, one embodiment of the invention teaches administration of sufficient doses of mifepristone or a derivative, alone, or in combination with an immunotherapeutic such as, but not limited to, an antibody, a vaccine, a cytokine, or a medicament whose therapeutic activity is associated with immune modulation.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Methods of Re-Activating Dormant Memory Cells with Anticancer Activity” that disclosed methods, protocols, and compositions of matter useful for stimulation of anticancer immune responses. In one embodiment of the invention culture of buffy coat cells is performed in an environment resembling non-physiological conditions. Buffy coat derived products are subsequently harvested, concentrated, and added to a culture of monocytes and lymphocytes. Conditioned media from said second culture is subsequently utilized as an injectable solution for stimulation of anticancer immunity.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Modulation of Oral Microbiome for Treatment of Periodontitis” that disclosed methods, means, and compositions of matter useful for inhibition of, reduction in progression and reversion of periodontitis. In one embodiment the invention provides prebiotic and/or probiotic compositions which modulation the oral microbiome in order to ameliorate, prevent or reverse periodontitis. In one embodiment a composition is administered into the oral cavity containing Actinomyces naeslundii, Actinomyces odontolyticus, Streptococcus thermophilius, Lactobaccilus brevis and Lactobacilius plantarum. Administration may be performed using various means including a mouthwash, a patch, a toothpaste, or in a preferred embodiment said prebiotic and/or probiotic compositions are delivered via a mouth tray.
On July 20, 2016, the Company filed a patent application titled “Prevention of Pregnancy Complications by Probiotic Administration” which disclosed methods, protocols and compositions of matter for the treatment of pregnancy complications through immune modulation of a mammal in need. In one embodiment the invention provides probiotic compositions for immune modulation to decrease risk of pregnancy complications. Pregnancy complications include recurrent spontaneous abortions (RSA), preterm birth, pre-eclampsia including hemolysis elevated liver enzymes low platelets (HELP), premature rupture of the membrane, Antepartum hemorrhage including placental abruption, chorioamnionitis, Intrauterine growth restriction, placenta pravaevia, sequalae of intraamniotic infection. Published on January 26, 2017.
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On July 20, 2016, the Company filed a patent application titled “Exosome Mediated Innate and Adaptive Immune Stimulation for Treatment of Cancer” that teaches means of stimulating innate and/or adaptive immunity to cancer by administration of exosomes. Stimulation of innate immunity involves modifying exosomes by chemical addition of innate immune stimulators, whereas stimulation of adaptive immunity involves pulsing dendritic cells generating exosomes with antigens, in some cases, pulsing with Brother of the Regulator of Imprinted Sites (BORIS) proteins, peptides, or altered peptide ligands thereof.
On July 8, 2015, the Company filed a patent application titled “Augmentation of Oncology Immunotherapies by Pterostilbene Containing Compositions” that disclosed compositions of matter and methods useful to augmentation of immune responses to tumors. In one embodiment, a pterostilbene containing composition is administered to a cancer patient at a sufficient concentration and frequency to induce de-repression of tumor targeting immune responses. In one specific embodiment of the present invention, pterostilbene enhances antibody dependent cellular toxicity (ADCC) and in turn augments efficacy of FDA approved antigen specific immunotherapeutics such as trastuzumab (Herceptin) and other monoclonal antibody therapies used for treating cancer.
Issued and Granted Patents:
On June 20, 2017, the US Patent and Trademark Office issued and granted U.S. Patent No.: 9,682,047 titled “Augmentation of oncology immunotherapies by pterostilbene containing compositions” that discloses compositions and methods useful to enhancing, improving, or eliciting anti-tumor immune responses are disclosed. A pterostilbene containing composition is administered to a cancer patient at a sufficient concentration and frequency to induce de-repression of tumor targeting immune responses. The composition enhances antibody dependent cellular toxicity (ADCC) and augments efficacy of antigen specific immunotherapeutics such as trastuzumab and other monoclonal antibody therapies useful for treating cancer.
See: https://patents.justia.com/patent/9682047.
On January 25, 2022, the US Patent and Trademark Office issued and granted U.S. Patent No.: 11,229,674 titled “Nutraceuticals for suppressing indolamine 2,3 deoxygenase” which disclosed are compositions of matter, treatments and protocols useful for reduction of expression and/or activity of indolamine 2,3 deoxygenase (IDO). In some embodiments the invention teaches the administration of a therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of pterostilbene, Nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal at possessing an increased expression and/or activity of said IDO in which reduction of number and/or activity is desired. In another embodiment, the invention teaches administration of said therapeutic combination to a mammal infected with viral and/or bacterial infections and/or neoplasia. In some embodiments dosage of said therapeutic combination is based on inflammatory and/or immunological parameters observed in patients.
On March 08, 2022, the US Patent and Trademark Office issued and granted U.S. Patent No.: 11,266,707 titled “Nutraceuticals for the prevention, inhibition, and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 and associated COVID-19” that disclosed methods of treating or preventing complications associated with a SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising: administration of a combination comprising: a) Green Tea and/or extract thereof; b) Blueberry and/or extract thereof; c) Nigella sativa and/or extract thereof; and d) broccoli and/or extract thereof in an amount and frequency sufficient to treat or prevent complications associated with said SARS-CoV-2 infection.
On November 23, 2022, the US Patent and Trademark Office issued and granted U.S. Patent No.: 11,504,410 titled “Neuroprotection and Neuroregeneration by Pterostilbene and Compositions Thereof” with new data demonstrating that the blueberry derived compound pterostilbene possesses numerous brain protective and potentially brain regenerative activities. The data disclosed by the Company indicates: a) pterostilbene suppresses inflammatory cytokines TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta and IL-6; b) pterostilbene inhibits death of neurons caused by inflammatory mediators; c) pterostilbene stimulates production of regenerative factors from cells in the brain such as BDNF, NGF, FGF-1, and FGF-2; and d) pterostilbene allows/enhances proliferation of endogenous brain stem cells.
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*The data provided here is partial and does not contain all materials submitted for publication and is preliminary until peer review is complete. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Aneurysm Treatment by Exosomes
On May 1, 2023, the Company announced launching VasoSome Vascular Inc., based on successful treatment of Aortic Aneurysms using patent pending exosome therapy.
At present there is no treatment available for AAA other than open surgical or endovascular repair, both of which carry significant risks. The Company is currently at an early stage of development but seeks to be first-in-man clinical trials.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
An AAA is a localized dilation or “ballooning” of the abdominal aorta. Prevalence approaches 5% in men over 60 years and increases with age. About 7.5% of men over 65 years are affected. Aneurysm disease currently affects about 1.7m individuals in the United States. The prevalence is expected to exceed 3m by 2025 with the “baby boomers” reaching their seventh decade.
The natural history of AAA is progressive growth, leading to rupture and death. The growth rate is about 0.3cm per year and the rate of growth accelerates as the aneurysm gets bigger. Most AAA’s are asymptomatic and remain undetected …. until they rupture.
More than 80% of patients who suffer a ruptured AAA don’t survive long enough to reach a hospital and 50-70% of those who do reach a hospital don’t survive treatment. The likelihood of rupture increases dramatically as the AAA grows. At 5.5cm, the one year incidence of rupture is about 9%, rising to 33% as the aneurysm grows to 7cm. Ruptured AAA’s are a leading cause of death in the USA, and are the 10th leading cause of death for men over 55 years. In the US, 1-2% of all male deaths in the over 65 years cohort are due to AAA. Only 10% of patients with AAA are still alive 8 years after diagnosis compared to 65% of a similar normal population. Those who die lose an average of nine years of life.
Technology
VasoSome’s product VSX-001 is a proprietary nanoparticle derived from specialized stem cells that can be utilized in a “universal donor” manner, meaning it does not have to be matched with the donor. The product possesses numerous properties of stem cells, including inhibition of inflammation, suppression of damage to blood vessels, and ability to regenerate damaged tissue. Advantages of administering VSX-001 compared to stem cells include: a) VSX-001 is substantially smaller in size than stem cells, allowing for superior distribution; b) VSX-001 does not multiply, thus possessing a superior long-term safety profile; and c) VSX-001 can be manufactured more economically as compared to stem cells.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
On April 20, 2023, the Company filed with the USFDA an Investigational Drug Application (IND) to initiate a Phase III Clinical Trial for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
ARDS is a condition in which lung injury causes fluid to leak into the spaces between the capillaries and the alveoli. Pressure on the alveoli increases, and eventually fluid accumulates. Fluid in the lungs causes the alveoli to collapse, leading to a series of cascading problems, each further decreasing the lungs’ capacity to move oxygen into the blood, and directly impacting the body’s tissues and organs. ARDS afflicts approximately 190,000 Americans a year1 and is expected to reach a 19.5 billion dollar a year market by 2029.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – Right To Try
On December 10, 2018, Therapeutic Solutions International, Inc., announced the signing of an agreement between TSOI and Jadi Cell LLC for licensing of the Jadi Cell universal donor adult stem cell, as covered in US Patent No.: 9,803,176 B2 for use in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
In addition, on February 9, 2021, we obtained exclusive rights under the same for use of US Patent No.: 9,803,176 B2 in the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and other lung pathologies. The JadiCell was reported in a publication from the University of Miami following a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, demonstrating intravenous administration of JadiCells, resulted in a significant survival improvement in COVID-19 patients. The Phase 1/2 double blind, placebo-controlled trial treated 12 advanced COVID-19 patients with 100 million JadiCells™ intravenously at days 0 and 3, and 12 patients received placebo control. At 28 days 91% of JadiCell treated patients survived whereas only 42% of patients in the placebo group survived. There were no adverse effects associated with JadiCell administration. For those treated with the JadiCell under the age of 85 the survival rate was 100% and in those over 85 the survival rate was 91% making the JadiCell the most effective therapy to date in the entire world to treat ARDS.
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The JadiCell product, which belongs to the mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) family of cells, is a unique adult stem cell, which produces higher levels of therapeutic factors compared to other stem cells. The cells have demonstrated safety in animal models and pilot human trials. The Jadi Cell product is generated from umbilical cords, which are a source of medical waste and available in large quantities at inexpensive prices.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is caused by repetitive concussive/sub-concussive hits to the head sustained over a period of years and is often found in football players. The condition is characterized by memory loss, impulsive/erratic behavior, impaired judgment, aggression, depression, and dementia. In many patients with CTE, it is anatomically characterized by brain atrophy, reduced mass of frontal and temporal cortices, and medial temporal lobe.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an insult to the brain, not of a degenerative or congenital nature, but caused by external physical force that may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness, which results in an impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning.
CTE represents a significant unmet medical need which we believe is amenable to stem cell intervention. We are eager to accelerate treatments and potential cures for debilitating conditions such as CTE and traumatic brain injury and plan to leverage New regulatory pathways such as the recently approved “Right to Try” Law to deliver these medicines as soon as possible to patients which currently have no other options.
The JadiCell product because of its advanced stage of development in contrast to other stem cell types, which require years, if not decades of development before entry into American patients, will allow us we believe to be treating patients within 12 months. Currently means of isolating, producing, scaling up, and delivery of the cells has all been worked out by Jadi Cell and Collaborators.
On December 17, 2020, the Company filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) application seeking permission from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase I/II clinical trial assessing safety and signals of efficacy for treatment of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) patients with JadiCells™.
On August 4th, 2021, the Company announced clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase III pivotal trial for registration of the Company’s JadiCell universal donor stem cell as a treatment for COVID-19 associated lung failure under IND # 19757. In previous studies the Company has demonstrated the superior activity of JadiCell to other types of stem cells including bone marrow, adipose, cord blood, and placenta. Furthermore, the JadiCell was shown to be 100% effective in saving the lives of COVID-19 patients under the age of 85 in a double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial with patients in the ICU on a ventilator. In patients over the age of 85 the survival rate was 91%. The Company also recently announced the launching of Phase III for IND # 19757 with Biorasi LLC, a global, full-service CRO, who will run the clinical trial.
Schizophrenia/Suicide Clinical Programs
On October 29, 2020, the Company announced publication on the NIH clinical trials website of its newly initiated trial aiming to validate a blood-based diagnostic for predicting suicide risk and is listed as NCT04606875.
The Campbell Score™, which is a patent-pending method of quantifying inflammatory-associated biological markers, has previously been shown in pilot investigator-initiated studies to correlate with propensity for suicide. Based on positive feedback from collaborators, the Company decided to initiate a formal clinical trial to validate correlations between the Campbell Score™ and established psychiatric assessment tools of suicidal propensity. Currently the only means of quantifying predisposition to suicide is based on psychological, question-based techniques.
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On December 31, 2020, the Company signed license agreements with Campbell Neurosciences Inc., a partially owned company, for access to the 11 patents filed related to the previous Campbell Neurosciences Division. The patents are:
● Application No.: 63/128759 Immunotherapy for Opioid Addiction
● Application No.: 63/122862 Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideations Through Stimulation of Hippocampal Neurogenesis Utilizing Plant-Based Approaches
● Application No.: 63/105964 Protection/Regeneration of Neurological Function by Endothelial Protection/Rejuvenation using Stem Cells for Treatment of Conditions such as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Schizophrenia
● Application No.: 17/030416 Personalized Immunotherapies for Reduction of Brain Inflammation and Suicide Prevention
● Application No.: 63/077723 Immunotherapy of Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia Associated Suicidal Ideation/Suicide
● Application No.: 63/071381 Upregulation of Therapeutic T Regulatory Cells and Suppression of Suicidal Ideations in Response to Inflammation by Administration of Nutraceutical Compositions Alone or Combined with Minocycline
● Application No.: 63/068388 Methods of Determining Risk of Suicide and/or Suicidal Ideation by Immunological Assessment
● Application No.: 63/061202 Prevention of Neuroinflammation associated Memory Loss Using Nutraceutical Compositions
● Application No.: 63/057315 Neuroprotection and Neuroregeneration by Pterostilbene and Compositions Thereof
● Application Serial No. 63/174291 filed by Licensor and titled as: Amelioration and Treatment of Opioid Addiction.
● Patent Application Serial No. 63/189630 filed by Licensor and titled as: Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder by Low Dose Interleukin-2.
Additionally, Campbell Neurosciences Inc. has entered into purchase agreements with Therapeutic Solutions International ensuring a continued supply, at a discounted rate, of nutraceuticals which are being explored for antiinflammation/suicide prevention activity.
Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Using JadiCell™ Universal Donor Adult Stem Cells
On October 7, 2022, the Company formed Breathe Biologics, Inc. and licensed to them a patent application titled “Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Lung Degeneration” that discloses means of treating lung degenerative diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CODP) using umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells such as JadiCells.
In addition, the Company has transferred ownership of the filed investigational drug application titled “JadiCell Therapy for COPD” to determine safety and efficacy of intravenously administered allogeneic JadiCell umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cells in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD. The Primary Endpoint, which is toxicity, will be assessed by number of adverse events (AEs). The Secondary Endpoint, which is efficacy will be evaluated at baseline and days 30, 60, and 90.
COPD is a consistently progressive, ultimately fatal disease for which no treatment exists capable of either reversing or even interrupting its course. It afflicts more than 5% of the population in many countries, and it accordingly represents the third most frequent cause of death in the U.S., where it accounts for more than 600 billion in health care costs, morbidity, and mortality.
COPD possesses several features making it ideal for stem cell-based interventions: a) the quality of life and lack of progress demands the ethical exploration of novel approaches. For example, bone marrow stem cells have been used in over a thousand cardiac patients with some indication of efficacy. Adipose-based stem cell therapies have been successfully used in thousands of race-horses and companion animals without adverse effects, as well as numerous clinical trials are ongoing and published human data reports no adverse effects.
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are potent immunomodulatory cells that recognize sites of injury, limit effector T cell reactions, and stimulate regulatory cell populations (i.e., T-regs) via growth factors, cytokines, and other mediators. Simultaneously, MSCs also stimulate local tissue regeneration via paracrine effects inducing angiogenic, anti-fibrotic and remodeling responses. Consequently, MSCs-based therapy represents a viable treatment option for autoimmune conditions and other inflammatory disorders, yielding beneficial effects in models of autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis, Multiple Sclerosis, cardiac insufficiency, and organ transplantation. MSCs have been reported to inhibit inflammation and fibrosis in the lungs, have shown safety in clinical trials for ARDS, and have been recently suggested as useful to treat patients with severe COVID-19 based on their effects preventing or attenuating the immunopathogenic cytokine storm.
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Unfortunately, evaluation of stem cell therapy in COPD has lagged behind other areas of regenerative investigation; b) the underlying cause of COPD appears to be inflammatory and/or immunologically mediated. The destruction of alveolar tissue is associated with T cell reactivity, pathological pulmonary macrophage activation, and auto-antibody production. Mesenchymal stem cells have been demonstrated to potently suppress autoreactive T cells, inhibit macrophage activation, and autoantibody responses. Additionally, mesenchymal stem cells can be purified in high concentrations from adipose stromal vascular tissue together with high concentrations of T regulatory cells, which in animal models are approximately 100 times more potent than peripheral T cells at secreting cytokines therapeutic for COPD such as IL-10. Additionally, use of adipose derived cells has yielded promising clinical results in autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis; and c) Pulmonary stem cells capable of regenerating damaged parenchymal tissue have been reported. Administration of mesenchymal stem cells into neonatal oxygen-damaged lungs, which results in COPD-like alveoli dysplasia, has been demonstrated to yield improvements in two recent publications.
Based on the above rationale for stem cell-based COPD treatments, we are proposing a 10 patient Phase I safety trial to assess ability of JadiCell, a type of umbilical cord derived stem cells to improve objective and quality of life parameters in patients with moderate to severe COPD.
MSCs can be derived in large number from the Umbilical Cord (UC). JadiCells are a type of UC-MSCs, which can be utilized in the allogeneic setting and have demonstrated safety and efficacy in clinical trials for a number of disease conditions including inflammatory and immune-based diseases. UC-MSCs have been shown to inhibit inflammation and fibrosis in the lungs.
JadiCell UC-MSCs have been utilized to treat patients with severe COVID-19 and have yielded promising results, preventing, or attenuating the cytokine storm. JadiCells have been recently introduced intravenously in patients with a neurodegenerative disorder and have been approved for testing in patients with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). We hypothesize that JadiCells will exert beneficial therapeutic effects in COPD.
Breast Cancer Immunotherapy
Recently the Company announced the formation of a Spin-Off Company, Res Nova Bio, Inc., dedicated to the development of cancer inhibiting anti-angiogenesis immunotherapies. Res Nova Bio has licensed from Therapeutic Solutions International intellectual property covering StemVacs-V which is our iPSC derived platform technology announced in May of 2021. The technology utilizes pluripotent stem cells called iPSCs in order to generate new cells which resemble tumor blood vessels that are made to act as a “therapeutic vaccine”. Specifically, the administration of StemVacs-V stimulates the immune system to selectively kill blood vessels that feed the tumor but not healthy blood vessels. It is believed that for every 1 tumor blood vessel cell that is killed, 200-300 tumor cells are also killed as a result.
In addition to the license, the Company has transferred ownership of the IND titled “Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer by StemVacs-V Cancer Immunotherapeutic” to Res Nova Bio with the primary objective being safety and feasibility of StemVacs-V administration at 12 months as assessed by lack of adverse medical events. The secondary objective is efficacy as judged by tumor response, time to progression, and immunological monitoring.
Cellular Manufacturing and Cell Banking
On October 18, 2021, the Company announced the formation of Allogen Biologics Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of TSOI. Allogen Biologics will house intellectual property and Standard Operating Procedures related to generation of the Company’s existing and anticipated cellular therapeutics. In addition, Allogen will house and maintain all relevant cell banks.
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On May 10, 2022, Allogen Biologic, Inc, and Therapeutic Solutions International Inc, entered into an Exclusive Patent License Agreement (EPLA) for Patent Application Serial No. 63/254,469, filed by Licensor and titled as: Umbilical Cord Derived Regenerative and Immune Modulatory Stem Cell Populations.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The Company’s business is subject to varying degrees of regulation by a number of government authorities in the United States, including the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Company will be subject to additional agencies and regulations if it enters the manufacturing business. Various agencies of the state and localities in which we operate and in which our products are sold also regulate our business, such as the California Department of Health Services, Food and Drug Branch. The areas of our business that these and other authorities regulate include, among others:
● | product claims and advertising; | |
● | product labels; | |
● | product ingredients; and | |
● | how we package, distribute, import, export, sell and store our products. |
The FDA, in particular, regulates the formulation, manufacturing, packaging, storage, labeling, promotion, distribution and sale of vitamins and other nutritional supplements in the United States, while the FTC regulates marketing and advertising claims. The FDA issued a final rule called “Statements Made for Dietary Supplements Concerning the Effect of the Product on the Structure or Function of the Body,” which includes regulations requiring companies, their suppliers and manufacturers to meet Good Manufacturing Practices in the preparation, packaging, storage and shipment of their products. Management is committed to meeting or exceeding the standards set by the FDA.
The FDA has also issued regulations governing the labeling and marketing of dietary and nutritional supplement products. They include:
● | the identification of dietary or nutritional supplements and their nutrition and ingredient labeling; | |
● | requirements related to the wording used for claims about nutrients, health claims, and statements of nutritional support; | |
● | labeling requirements for dietary or nutritional supplements for which “high potency” and “antioxidant” claims are made; | |
● | notification procedures for statements on dietary and nutritional supplements; and | |
● | pre-market notification procedures for new dietary ingredients in nutritional supplements. |
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) revised the existing provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act concerning the composition and labeling of dietary supplements and defined dietary supplements to include vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids and other dietary substances used to supplement diets. DSHEA generally provides a regulatory framework to help ensure safe, quality dietary supplements and the dissemination of accurate information about such products. The FDA is generally prohibited from regulating active ingredients in dietary supplements as drugs unless product claims, such as claims that a product may heal, mitigate, cure or prevent an illness, disease or malady, trigger drug status.
The Company is also subject to a variety of other regulations in the United States, including those relating to taxes, labor and employment, import and export, and intellectual property.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that re not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements are disclosed in Note 2 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on form 10-Q.
Results of Operations
You should read the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations together with the unaudited financial statements and the notes to the unaudited financial statements included in this quarterly report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
Overview
Currently the Company is focused on immune modulation for the treatment of several specific diseases. Immune modulation refers to the ability to upregulate (make more active) or downregulate (make less active) one’s immune system.
Activating one’s immune system is now an accepted method to treat certain cancers, reduce recovery time from viral or bacterial infections and to prevent illness. Additionally, inhibiting one’s immune system is vital for reducing inflammation, autoimmune disorders and allergic reactions.
TSOI is developing a range of immune-modulatory agents to target certain cancers, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, traumatic brain injury, and for daily health.
Nutraceutical Division – TSOI has been producing high quality nutraceuticals. Its current flagship product, QuadraMune®, is a multi-patented synergistic blend of pterostilbene, sulforaphane, epigallocatechingallate, and thymoquinone. QuadraMune has been shown to increase Natural Killer Cell activity and healthy Cytokine production. Our synergistic blend of ingredients help the immune system fight off common and complex ailments and promote healthy T Cell activity. Recently the Company was approved to sell certain nutraceuticals on the Amazon Platform.
Cellular Division – TSOI recently obtained exclusive rights to a patented adult stem cell for development of therapeutics in the area of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and lung pathology.
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022
We had net loss of $577,881 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of $600,923 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, a decrease of $23,042. This decrease was mainly due to decreases in consulting and research and development expenses.
Net sales decreased $61,775, from $84,898 to $23,123, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Cost of goods sold decreased $7,472 from $15,938 to $8,466, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively. These decreases were mainly a result of decreases in net sales for products in 2023.
Operating expenses for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were $444,524 and $595,659, a decrease of $151,135. This decrease was mainly due to decreases in consulting and research and development expenses.
General and administrative expenses increased $79,394, from $40,007 to $119,401 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively. This increase was mainly attributable to an increase in amortization of intangible assets during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Salaries, wages, and related expenses decreased $3,760, from $114,285 to $110,525 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively. This decrease was mainly due to a decrease in wage related expenses as we weren’t manufacturing our own product in-house for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
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Consulting fees decreased $17,832 from $87,116 to $69,284 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively, due to a decrease in overall consulting services. Prepaid consulting services were expensed over either a year or two years and have expired which lead to a decrease in consulting services.
Legal and professional fees increased $42,495 from $50,092 to $92,587 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively, due to increase in legal expense.
Research and development decreased $251,432, from $304,159 to $52,727 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively, due to a decrease in research and development.
Loss on derivatives liability increased approximately $84,666, from a loss of $66,532 to a gain of $18,134 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively. This increase was mainly due to a increase in the amount of new convertible notes being issued during the current period.
Change in fair derivatives liabilities gains decreased approximately $186,642 from a gain of $142,306 to a loss of $44,336 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively. This decrease was largely due to a decrease in the balance of convertible notes outstanding upon which the derivative liability is recorded.
Net interest expense decreased $28,186 from $149,998 to $121,812 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively. This increase was mainly due to increased debt balances.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have experienced recurring losses over the past years which have resulted in accumulated deficits of approximately $18.2 million and a working capital deficit of approximately $2.2 million at March 31, 2023. These conditions raise significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon its ability to secure additional financing, increase sales of its products and attain profitable operations. It is the intent of management to continue to raise additional capital. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to secure such additional funds or obtain such on terms satisfactory to the Company, if at all.
There is no guarantee we will receive the required financing to complete our business strategies, and it is uncertain whether future financing will be available to us on acceptable terms. If financing is not available on satisfactory terms, we may be unable to continue, develop or expand our operations.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We currently do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
As a Smaller Reporting Company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and in Item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K, we are electing scaled disclosure reporting obligations and therefore are not required to provide this information requested by this item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
A. Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or Exchange Act, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2023. Based on this evaluation, these officers concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, these disclosure controls and procedures were not operating effectively to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.
B. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2023 that materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2023. In making our assessment, we used the framework and criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) (2013). Based on that assessment, our management has identified certain material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.
Our management concluded that as of March 31, 2023, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective, and that material weaknesses existed in the following areas as of March 31, 2023.
(1) | we do not employ full time in-house personnel with the technical knowledge to identify and address some of the reporting issues surrounding certain complex or non-routine transactions. With respect to material, complex and non-routine transactions, management has and will continue to seek guidance from third-party experts and/or consultants to gain a thorough understanding of these transactions; | |
(2) | we have inadequate segregation of duties consistent with the control objectives including but not limited to the disbursement process, transaction or account changes, and the performance of account reconciliations and approval; | |
(3) | we have ineffective controls over the period end financial disclosure and reporting process caused by insufficient accounting staff. |
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, claims are made against us in the ordinary course of business, which could result in litigation. Claims and associated litigation are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur, such as monetary damages, fines, penalties or injunctions prohibiting us from selling one or more products or engaging in other activities. The occurrence of an unfavorable outcome in any specific period could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for that period or future periods.
However, as of the date of this report, management believes the outcome of currently identified potential claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
No material changes to risk factors have occurred as previously disclosed in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on March 29, 2023.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On January 3, 2023, we issued 4,054,054 shares of common stock for the partial conversion of $15,000 for convertible note dated June 27, 2022.
On January 3, 2023, we issued 17,000,000 shares of common stock, valued at $0.006 per share, for consulting services.
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On January 4, 2023, we issued 10,052,083 shares of common stock for the complete conversion of $36,187 for convertible note dated June 27, 2022.
On January 9, 2023, we issued 4,081,132 shares of common stock for $20,000 of accrued salaries.
On January 9, 2023, we issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock, valued at $0.0049 per share, for consulting services.
On February 6, 2023, we issued 6,060,606 shares of common stock for the partial conversion of $20,000 for convertible note dated August 2, 2022.
On February 7, 2023, we issued 11,386,719 shares of common stock for the complete conversion of $36,437 for convertible note dated August 2, 2022.
On March 21, 2023, we issued 60,224,825 shares of common stock, valued at $0.00216 per share, for an investment in the Company’s Private Placement.
On March 28, 2023, we issued 14,705,882 shares of common stock for the partial conversion of $25,000 for convertible note dated September 27, 2022.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
No disclosure required.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
EXHIBIT NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION | |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a)/Section 302 Certification of Principal Executive Officer | |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a)/Section 302 Certification of Principal Financial Officer | |
32.1 | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350/Rule 13a-14(b) | |
101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Linkbase Document. | |
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document. | |
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. | |
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document. | |
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document. | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
Date: May 15, 2023 | ||
By: | /s/ Timothy G. Dixon | |
Timothy G. Dixon | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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