Astria Therapeutics Announces Exclusive Worldwide License Agreement with Ichnos Sciences for OX40 Portfolio
Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATXS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for allergic and immunological diseases, today announced that it has entered into a worldwide exclusive license agreement with Ichnos Sciences for an OX40 portfolio to be developed for the potential treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) and potentially for other allergic and immunological diseases.
- Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATXS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for allergic and immunological diseases, today announced that it has entered into a worldwide exclusive license agreement with Ichnos Sciences for an OX40 portfolio to be developed for the potential treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) and potentially for other allergic and immunological diseases.
- Astria plans to develop the lead candidate, called STAR-0310, a monoclonal antibody OX40 antagonist that incorporates YTE half-life extension technology, for the treatment of AD.
- Astria also sees an opportunity with STAR-0310 for potential expansion into additional indications.
- Based on the inclusion of the YTE modification, Astria believes STAR-0310 has the potential to be dosed once every two to three months.