Dyadic’s C1-Produced RSV and Malaria Antibodies Advance into Animal Studies Following Positive Independent Evaluations

JUPITER, Fla., Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dyadic International, Inc. (“Dyadic” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DYAI), operating as Dyadic Applied BioSolutions, today announced that the Gates Medical Research Institute has initiated preclinical animal studies comparing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and malaria, produced using Dyadic’s proprietary C1 protein production platform, with their respective mammalian-cell (CHO)-produced counterparts.

The studies include four distinct groups of mice, evaluating the pharmacokinetics of a C1-produced RSV antibody, RSM01, and a C1-produced malaria antibody, MAM01, against GMP CHO-produced versions of each mAb.

The studies represent an important preclinical advancement in evaluating C1 as a potentially faster, lower-cost, and more scalable alternative to conventional mammalian-cell manufacturing of therapeutic antibodies.

RSV is a major cause of lower respiratory tract disease in children worldwide. Malaria also remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, with the greatest burden occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Dyadic is pursuing this work in the context of potential future applications in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where access to biologic medicines may be constrained by manufacturing complexity, cost and healthcare infrastructure.

The studies follow independent laboratory evaluations of antibodies produced using Dyadic’s C1 platform. Duke University conducted binding studies of both C1-produced RSM01 (RSV) and MAM01 (malaria), while IQVIA conducted neutralization testing of C1-produced RSM01. The newly initiated animal studies will evaluate the pharmacokinetics of C1-produced RSV and malaria antibodies through direct comparisons with their respective CHO-produced counterparts and aim to generate additional preclinical data to support their continued advancement toward potential clinical development.

Under its Gates Foundation-funded program, Dyadic achieved production yields of approximately 12.1 g/L for RSV antibody RSM01 and 13.2 g/L for malaria antibody MAM01 in seven-day fermentation runs. These development-stage results, combined with C1’s ability to produce antibodies with targeted human-like glycosylation profiles, highlight the platform’s potential to manufacture complex biologics efficiently while reducing production costs and increasing manufacturing flexibility.

“This represents an important milestone in demonstrating the broader commercial potential of our C1 platform,” said Mark Emalfarb, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dyadic. “The combination of strong productivity, targeted human-like glycosylation and independent laboratory evaluations supports our continued development of C1 as a potentially competitive alternative to traditional mammalian-cell manufacturing. Importantly, advancing these antibodies into animal studies provides another opportunity to evaluate the platform’s capabilities as we work toward making biologics more accessible and affordable worldwide.”

Beyond the RSV and malaria programs, Dyadic believes these results have broader implications for the manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies and other complex therapeutic proteins. Conventional CHO-based manufacturing requires substantial capital investment and operating costs, which can limit the affordability and availability of biologic medicines.

Dyadic’s C1 platform is designed to address these challenges by combining high protein productivity, accelerated development and manufacturing timelines, and scalable, cost-efficient fermentation processes, with the potential to significantly reduce manufacturing costs, expand production capacity, and improve global access to a broad range of biologic medicines.

The animal studies, initiated October 20, 2026, are expected to generate results in the first quarter of 2027. Positive outcomes could support further development of these antibodies and provide additional validation of C1’s potential for broader applications in biologics manufacturing.

About Dyadic Applied BioSolutions

Dyadic Applied BioSolutions is a global biotechnology company that uses its proprietary microbial platforms to produce recombinant proteins that are sold or licensed to partners across the life sciences, food and nutrition, and bio-industrial markets. These high-quality proteins are designed to enable customers to develop more efficient, scalable, and sustainable products. Dyadic’s C1 and Dapibus™ expression systems support flexible, cost-effective manufacturing, and are the foundation of a growing portfolio of commercial and partnered programs.

For more information about Dyadic, please visit www.dyadic.com.

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