Tonix Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Jefferies

NEW YORK, May 29, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP ), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, will present at the Jefferies 2014 Global Healthcare Conference in New York City. Seth Lederman, M.D., Tonix's president and chief executive officer, will deliver a corporate overview on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 4:30 pm ET.

The presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed in the Events tab of the Investor Relations page of Tonix's website at www.tonixpharma.com . The webcast will be archived for 60 days.

Tonix will also be available for one-on-one meetings at the conference.

About Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.

Tonix develops first-in-class medicines for common disorders of the central nervous system. Fibromyalgia (FM), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and episodic tension-type headache are characterized by inadequate treatment options, dissatisfaction among patients and physicians, and significant economic impact. Tonix is currently conducting the first anticipated pivotal trial of TNX-102 SL in FM, the BESTFIT trial (BEdtime Sublingual TNX-102 SL as Fibromyalgia Intervention Therapy), for which top line results are expected in the fourth quarter of 2014. Tonix expects to begin a Phase 2 trial of TNX-102 SL in PTSD in the third quarter of 2014. Tonix designed TNX-102 SL to decrease pain in FM and in PTSD by improving sleep quality. TNX-201 is in development for episodic tension-type headache, and Tonix expects to begin clinical studies of TNX-201 in the fourth quarter of 2014. To learn more, please visit www.tonixpharma.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimate" and "intend," among others. These forward-looking statements are based on Tonix's current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, substantial competition; our ability to continue as a going concern; our need for additional financing; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; uncertainties of government or third party payer reimbursement; limited sales and marketing efforts and dependence upon third parties; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations. As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. Tonix does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 28, 2014 and future periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All of the Company's forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. Leland Gershell Chief Financial Officer (212) 980-9155 x104 Public Relations: Dian Griesel Int'l. Susan Forman (212) 825-3210 Media Relations: JQA Partners, LLC Jules Abraham (917) 885-7378