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</html><description>CALGARY, Alberta, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#x2014; XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (&#x201C;XORTX&#x201D; or the &#x201C;Company&#x201D;) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat gout and progressive kidney disease, announces that Anthony Giovinazzo is stepping down from the board of directors for personal reasons and to pursue other interests. Dr. Allen Davidoff, co-CEO of XORTX, stated, &#x201C;XORTX management and the board of directors extends our heartfelt appreciation for Mr. Giovinazzo&#x2019;s efforts as chairman of the board during the past several years. Anthony&#x2019;s contribution to XORTX spans leadership and ethics of the highest standards as Board chairman, and on key committees. We personally thank him for his time with the &hellip; Continue reading ""</description><thumbnail_url>https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTgwMTg0MyM3NzUzODA2IzIwOTcyNzk=</thumbnail_url></oembed>
