Tonix publishes Journal of Virology study showing 2022 mpox clade IIb up to 100,000-fold less virulent than 2003 clade IIa

• Tonix reported Journal of Virology data showing the 2022 mpox outbreak strain (clade IIb) was up to 100,000-fold less virulent than clade IIa.
• Research identified three new murine models to study mpox infection, supporting evaluation of medical countermeasures.
• Work aligns with development of TNX-801, a live, attenuated horsepox-based vaccine candidate aimed at preventing mpox and smallpox.

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