PureTech Initiates Late-Stage Clinical Study of Wholly-Owned Candidate LYT-100 (Deupirfenidone) in IPF and Advances LYT-200 (Anti-Galectin-9 mAb)
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PureTech announced the initiation of a late-stage clinical study of LYT-100 (deupirfenidone), PureTechs wholly-owned therapeutic candidate for the potential treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). - (Graphic: Business Wire)
The initiation of this study is supported by substantial clinical data demonstrating favorable safety and tolerability of LYT-100, said Julie Krop, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of PureTech. - We are excited to be taking this important step towards our goal of helping patients with this devastating condition.
- The prognosis of IPF is poor, with the median survival after diagnosis generally estimated at two to five years.