New name and stock symbol represents therapeutic focus on inhibiting TNF-alpha to regulate the immuno-metabolic system

TNF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TNFA) (formerly MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) (the “Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel therapies for age-related diseases and autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, today announced that its common stock, listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, begins trading under the new ticker symbol, “TNFA,” effective before the market open today, July 24, 2024.

The new trading symbol “TNFA” replaces the Company’s previous trading symbol “MYMD” and coincides with the Company’s previously announced corporate name change to TNF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The new corporate identity more accurately aligns with the Company’s scientific focus on TNF-alpha (TNF-alpha tumor necrosis factor-alpha, or TNF-α), a protein in the body that plays a key role in inflammation and autoimmunity. The Company’s lead clinical candidate, MYMD-1®, blocks the activity of excess TNF-α, which supports restoration of control and regulation of the immune system.

“Our Company’s new name and stock identity comes at an important time in our clinical development of MYMD-1, illuminating both our core science and our clinical candidate’s strong potential to be the first TNF-α inhibitor in this indication,” said the Company’s President, Chief Medical Officer and Director, Mitchell Glass, M.D.

Effective today, all stock trading, Securities and Exchange Commission filings and market-related information will be reported under the new trading symbol “TNFA.” The CUSIP for the Company's common stock is unchanged. There is no action required by the Company’s current stockholders with respect to the trading symbol change.

About TNF Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

TNF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TNFA), formerly known as MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYMD), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company committed to extending healthy lifespan, is focused on developing two novel therapeutic platforms that treat the causes of disease rather than only addressing the symptoms. MYMD-1® is a drug platform based on a clinical stage small molecule that regulates the immune system to control TNF-α, which drives chronic inflammation, and other pro-inflammatory cell signaling cytokines. MYMD-1 is being developed to treat diseases and disorders marked by acute or chronic inflammation. The Company’s second drug platform, Supera-CBD, is being developed to treat chronic pain, addiction and epilepsy. Supera-CBD is a novel synthetic derivative of cannabidiol (CBD) and is being developed to address and improve upon the rapidly growing CBD market, which includes both FDA approved drugs and CBD products not currently regulated as drugs. For more information, visit www.tnfpharma.com.

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