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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Xenetic Biosciences:

• A much smaller, earlier-stage Genentech for cancer therapies.
• Like a tiny, pre-commercial Amgen, but solely focused on discovering and developing new cancer treatments.

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• PolyXen® Platform: A proprietary drug delivery technology designed to improve the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and reduce the immunogenicity of therapeutic proteins, peptides, and small molecules.
• Vitrification Technology: A cell and gene therapy cryopreservation platform designed to enable ultra-low temperature, ice-free cryopreservation and long-term storage of biospecimens.

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Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO) Major Customers

Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO) primarily operates in a business-to-business (B2B) model. As a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel therapeutics, its 'customers' are typically other pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. These relationships usually take the form of licensing agreements, strategic collaborations, or partnerships for the development and commercialization of its drug candidates or its proprietary drug delivery technologies, such as the PolyXen® platform.

Due to Xenetic Biosciences' current stage of development and fluctuating revenues, its recent financial filings (e.g., 10-K reports) do not consistently disclose specific major customers generating a dominant portion of its revenue from ongoing sales. However, the company's business strategy relies on engaging with partners who can further develop and commercialize its assets.

Historically, a notable example of the type of major partnership that fits this B2B model includes:

• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Symbol: TAK): Through its acquisition of Shire plc, which previously had an agreement with Xenetic Biosciences related to the ETI (Extracorporeal Thermal Irradiation) drug program. Takeda represents the type of large pharmaceutical company that partners with or acquires assets from biotechs like Xenetic.

Xenetic Biosciences continues to seek similar strategic alliances to advance its pipeline, such as its lead product candidate XCEM-007 for oncology indications.

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James F. Parslow, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Parslow assumed the roles of Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Xenetic Biosciences effective May 16, 2024. He is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience providing financial and business leadership in the biotech, clean tech, e-commerce, and high-tech manufacturing industries. Prior to joining Xenetic, Mr. Parslow served as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary of World Energy Solutions, Inc., a publicly-traded business-to-business e-commerce company, until its acquisition by EnerNOC, Inc. in 2015. From 2015 to 2017, he worked as an independent consultant, offering interim CFO services to various emerging technology companies. His career also includes leading finance teams at both large and small public companies, such as Thermo Fisher. He possesses extensive expertise in strategic planning, general management and operations, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, accessing capital markets, M&A, investor relations, risk management, SOX compliance, and SEC/GAAP reporting.

Scott N. Cullison, Executive Consultant for Business Development

Mr. Cullison serves as an Executive Consultant for Business Development at Xenetic Biosciences, bringing over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. His broad expertise encompasses business development, alliance management, commercialization, product management, R&D program team leadership, and strategic planning. Most recently, he left his position as Vice President, Business Development and Commercial Planning at Peloton Therapeutics after its $2.2 billion acquisition by Merck. He also held multiple roles over 13 years at Targacept, Inc., including Vice President, Business Development. Mr. Cullison is currently the Owner/Consultant for Stride BDCOM Consulting, where he delivers senior executive-level business development and commercial planning strategy and execution services.

Reid P. Bissonnette, Ph.D., Executive Consultant for Translational Research and Development

Dr. Bissonnette is an Executive Consultant for Translational Research and Development at Xenetic Biosciences, contributing over 25 years of experience in small molecule drug discovery and development and biotherapeutics. He is recognized as a translational scientist, drug hunter, and senior manager specializing in Oncology and Inflammation drug R&D, particularly in targeted therapeutics, oncology, immuno-oncology, and inflammation therapeutics. Dr. Bissonnette has a proven track record in regulatory agency submissions (IND, NDA, Investigator’s Brochure), post-registration drug development, clinical trial design, and establishing and managing corporate and academic collaborations. He has authored more than 60 publications and holds an intellectual property portfolio with eight granted patents.

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1. Ability to Obtain Funding and Achieve/Sustain Profitability: As a development-stage biopharmaceutical company, Xenetic Biosciences has consistently reported net losses and negative operational cash flow, and it has never achieved profitability. The company's future success is heavily dependent on its ability to obtain sufficient funding to implement its business strategy and advance its drug candidates through clinical development. There is significant uncertainty regarding its expected financial performance and its ability to achieve or sustain profitability.
2. Failure to Realize the Anticipated Potential of its Technologies: Xenetic Biosciences' core business revolves around advancing its immuno-oncology technologies, primarily its DNase platform, and other technologies like PolyXen, and XCART. There is a significant risk that the company may fail to realize the anticipated potential of these technologies, or encounter unexpected costs, charges, or expenses resulting from manufacturing, collaboration, and licensing agreements. The success of its clinical development programs, particularly for its systemic DNase program, is crucial for its future.
3. Shareholder Activism: Xenetic Biosciences has disclosed financial risks stemming from potential shareholder activism. Such activism could lead to significant legal costs, operational disruptions, and divert the attention of management and the Board, potentially impacting the company's long-term plans. This uncertainty may also deter collaborators and investors, destabilize the stock price, and negatively affect the company's financial health and employee recruitment efforts.

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The primary clear emerging threat for Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO) is the advanced clinical development of competing therapeutic candidates for atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), the target indication for Xenetic's lead product candidate, XC001. Specifically, Apellis Pharmaceuticals' pegcetacoplan (Empaveli), a C3 inhibitor already approved for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for aHUS. Should pegcetacoplan receive regulatory approval for aHUS, it would introduce a new, late-stage competitor with a distinct mechanism of action into the market that Xenetic's XC001 (a novel C5 complement inhibitor, which is in an earlier clinical stage) is designed to address. This development by a well-resourced competitor poses a significant threat to XC001's future market potential, its ability to secure partnerships, and XBIO's overall strategic outlook.

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Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO) is primarily focused on advancing its proprietary DNase I Oncology Platform, which is designed to improve outcomes of existing cancer treatments, including immunotherapies, by targeting neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). This platform is being developed for several high-value oncology indications.

DNase I Oncology Platform (XBIO-015, XBIO-020)

Xenetic Biosciences' main product candidates, XBIO-015 and XBIO-020, are being developed as systemic DNase programs for pancreatic carcinoma and other locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The company explicitly targets multi-billion-dollar indications, including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), colorectal carcinoma (CRC), and other gastrointestinal cancers.

• Pancreatic Carcinoma/Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC): While a specific global or U.S. market size for PDAC alone that Xenetic aims to address was not precisely quantified in the search results, the broader oncology biopharmaceuticals market, which includes treatments for various cancers, was valued at USD 130.6 billion globally in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 268.3 billion by 2034. The U.S. oncology biopharmaceuticals market specifically was valued at USD 51.9 billion in 2024.
• Colorectal Carcinoma (CRC) and other Solid Tumors: Similar to pancreatic carcinoma, these are considered multi-billion-dollar indications within the broader oncology market. The global oncology biopharmaceuticals market, encompassing solid tumors, is substantial.
• Adjunctive therapy for CAR-T cell therapies: Xenetic's DNase platform is also being explored in combination with CAR-T cell therapies for both hematologic and solid tumors. The global oncology biopharmaceuticals market includes CAR-T therapies.

Rare Disease Treatment Market

Xenetic Biosciences has historically been associated with novel orphan oncology therapeutics and immuno-oncology technologies addressing hard-to-treat cancers, which often fall under the umbrella of rare diseases.

• The global rare disease treatment market was valued at approximately USD 205.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 448.48 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2025 to 2032. Another estimate places the global rare disease treatment market size at USD 216.24 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 374.39 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 11.6% from 2025 to 2030. Yet another report indicates a market size of USD 154.64 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 495.27 billion by 2033 globally, with a CAGR of 13.8% from 2025 to 2033.
• North America is a dominant region in the rare disease treatment market, with the U.S. market alone valued at US$65 billion in 2024.

PolyXen Drug Delivery Technology

The PolyXen platform is a drug development technology designed to improve the half-life and other pharmacological properties of biologic drugs. While it enhances other drugs, a specific addressable market size for the PolyXen platform itself as a standalone product was not identified in the search results. In the past, it was explored for a polysialylated form of erythropoietin. The global erythropoietin drugs market was valued at USD 10.4 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach USD 15.4 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2032. The U.S. erythropoietin drugs market is projected to reach USD 5.8 billion by 2032. However, Xenetic's current focus for PolyXen appears to be as an enhancing technology for their DNase platform and CAR-T cell therapies.

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1. Advancement of the Proprietary DNase Platform: Xenetic Biosciences is focused on progressing its systemic DNase I program into clinical trials as an adjunctive therapy for various difficult-to-treat cancers. This includes ongoing exploratory clinical studies combining systemic DNase I with CAR T-cell therapies for large B-cell lymphoma and with FOLFIRINOX for unresectable pancreatic cancer. The company aims to drive development toward an Investigational New Drug (IND) application and Phase 1 clinical trials for this platform.
2. Strategic Collaborations and Licensing Agreements: The company actively seeks to expand its strategic partnerships to advance its technology platforms. Examples include the expanded collaboration with The Scripps Research Institute to further develop the systemic DNase I and CAR T-cell therapy program, and advancements through its collaboration partner, PeriNess Ltd. Such collaborations can provide funding, shared development costs, and potential milestone payments or royalties upon commercialization.
3. Development and Potential Commercialization of XCART Technology: Xenetic Biosciences is advancing its XCART technology, which is engineered to target patient-specific tumor neoantigens. The initial focus for this personalized CAR-T cell platform is on cell-based treatments for B-cell lymphomas. Successful development and potential commercialization of treatments derived from the XCART platform would represent a significant new revenue stream.
4. Leveraging PolyXen Drug Delivery Technology: Xenetic Biosciences utilizes its PolyXen drug delivery technology, which has already led to multiple collaborations and licensing agreements. Continued leveraging of this platform through new or expanded partnerships, potentially generating further royalty revenues or development fees, is expected to contribute to future revenue growth. Royalty revenue, primarily from a relationship with Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., contributed to revenue in Q1 2025.

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Share Issuance

• Xenetic Biosciences priced an underwritten offering of 735,000 shares of common stock at $6.12 per share in October 2025, aiming for gross proceeds of approximately $4.5 million.
• The net proceeds from this offering are estimated to be about $3.9 million, intended for working capital, general corporate purposes, and the advancement of the company's DNase technology.
• This offering was conducted under a Form S-3 shelf registration statement that became effective on November 1, 2024.

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• In the second quarter of 2025, Xenetic expanded its strategic partnership with The Scripps Research Institute to further develop its program combining systemic DNase I with CAR T-cell therapies.
• Through a collaboration with PeriNess Ltd., Xenetic initiated clinical studies for DNase I in combination with anti-CD19 CAR T cells for large B cell lymphoma, and with FOLFIRINOX for pancreatic cancer.
• In December 2024, Xenetic entered into a Clinical Trial Services Agreement with PeriNess, which will manage exploratory, investigator-initiated studies of recombinant DNase in Israeli medical centers.

Capital Expenditures

• While specific capital expenditure figures are not detailed, the company's financial activities indicate a focus on advancing its DNase oncology platform.
• Research & development expenses in Q2 2025 were approximately $0.7 million, representing a decrease of about $277,000 or 29.7% compared to Q2 2024.
• The net proceeds from share issuances are allocated towards working capital and general corporate purposes, including the advancement of the DNase technology.