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vTv Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: VTVT) announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent with claims protecting methods of treatment using azeliragon, the Company’s oral antagonist of the Receptor for Advanced Glycation Endproducts (RAGE) for treatment of mild Alzheimer’s disease. The patent number is 9,717,710 (‘710 Patent).

The ‘710 Patent, expiring in October 2034, includes claims covering methods of treating patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease by administering about 5 mg per day of azeliragon. vTv expects that the ‘710 Patent will be Orange Book listable. The ‘710 Patent adds to the portfolio of US patents covering azeliragon, including a composition of matter patent that is expected to expire in 2029. vTv continues to prosecute additional patent applications to further enhance its existing patent portfolio covering azeliragon.

“vTv is currently the only company developing a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease by targeting the RAGE receptor, which has demonstrated potential in addressing three key pathologies in Alzheimer's disease: amyloid-β, tau and chronic inflammation,” said Steve Holcombe, president and CEO of vTv Therapeutics. “This new patent is an important milestone as vTv prepares for the results of our upcoming Phase 3 data readout.”

Azeliragon is currently being studied in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial investigating the efficacy of azeliragon as a potential treatment to slow the decline in cognition and functional activities for patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease. Data from Part A of the trial is expected to read out in late March 2018, data from Part B data is expected to read out in late December 2018.

About vTv Therapeutics Inc.

vTv Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of orally administered small molecule drug candidates to fill significant unmet medical needs. vTv has a pipeline of clinical drug candidates led by programs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes as well as treatment of inflammatory disorders and the prevention of muscle weakness.

The Company’s lead drug candidates were discovered with its high-throughput drug discovery platform, TTP Translational Technology®, which translates the functional modulation of human proteins into safe and effective medicines. For further company information, visit www.vtvtherapeutics.com.

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