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Kezar Life Sciences Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024

(Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases and cancer, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and provided a business update.

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  • (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases and cancer, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and provided a business update.
  • “We continued to make meaningful progress this past quarter on our mission to develop first-in-class small molecule therapeutics in immunology and oncology.
  • Research and development (R&D) expenses for the first quarter of 2024 decreased by $1.1 million to $17.2 million, compared to $18.3 million in the first quarter of 2023.
  • General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the first quarter of 2024 increased by $0.3 million to $6.5 million compared to $6.2 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Vera Therapeutics Provides Business Update and Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024

“This quarter, we shared results from our Phase 2b clinical trial that demonstrated for the first time in this field that atacicept can resolve kidney inflammation and stop kidney function decline in young patients with IgAN who are at risk of kidney failure, offering a potentially transformative treatment for these young patients,” said Marshall Fordyce, M.D., Founder and CEO of Vera Therapeutics.

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  • “This quarter, we shared results from our Phase 2b clinical trial that demonstrated for the first time in this field that atacicept can resolve kidney inflammation and stop kidney function decline in young patients with IgAN who are at risk of kidney failure, offering a potentially transformative treatment for these young patients,” said Marshall Fordyce, M.D., Founder and CEO of Vera Therapeutics.
  • “Later this year we plan to announce long-term 96-week clinical data from our ORIGIN 2b trial, and in the first half 2025 we anticipate reading out the primary endpoint results from our pivotal ORIGIN Phase 3 trial, which are expected to support our submission for regulatory approval of atacicept.
  • During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $33.8 million, compared to $26.3 million for the same period last year.
  • Vera reported $403.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of March 31, 2024, which the Company believes to be sufficient to fund operations through approval and US commercial launch of atacicept.

Travere Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024

Net product sales for the first quarter of 2024 were $40.0 million, compared to $24.2 million for the same period in 2023.

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  • Net product sales for the first quarter of 2024 were $40.0 million, compared to $24.2 million for the same period in 2023.
  • Travere Therapeutics will host a conference call and webcast today, Monday, May 6, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.
  • ET to discuss company updates as well as first quarter 2024 financial results.
  • The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are helpful in understanding its past financial performance and potential future results.

Eloxx Pharmaceuticals Provides ELX-02 and ZKN-013 Program Updates

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024

WATERTOWN, Mass., April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC: ELOX), a leader in ribosomal RNA-targeted genetic therapies for rare diseases, today provided program updates for ELX-02 and ZKN-013, including Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for ELX-02.

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  • Eloxx has significantly advanced the development of ELX-02 for the treatment of Alport syndrome with Nonsense Mutations (NMAS).
  • “The recent ELX-02 program updates, including Orphan Drug Designation for ELX-02 for the treatment of Alport Syndrome highlights the significant unmet medical needs of Alport Syndrome patients with Nonsense Mutations,” said Sumit Aggarwal, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eloxx.
  • The designation was based on a review of the prevalence of NMAS and the data from the Proof-of-concept Phase 2 Study that Eloxx announced top-line results for in 2023.
  • In March 2024, Eloxx announced an exclusive license agreement with Almirall to develop and commercialize ZKN-013 in orphan indications including RDEB and FAP with nonsense mutations.

Alpine Immune Sciences Shares Updated Clinical Data from Povetacicept in IgA Nephropathy

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024

Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALPN), a leading clinical-stage immunotherapy company focused on developing innovative treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today shared updated clinical data for povetacicept in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) which will be presented as a late breaking poster at the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) April 13-16, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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  • Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALPN), a leading clinical-stage immunotherapy company focused on developing innovative treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today shared updated clinical data for povetacicept in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) which will be presented as a late breaking poster at the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) April 13-16, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • RUBY-3 is a multiple ascending dose, multi-cohort, open label, phase 1b/2a study of povetacicept in autoimmune glomerulonephritis, including IgA nephropathy, where povetacicept is administered subcutaneously (SC) once every four weeks.
  • As of March 01, 2024, 41 patients with IgAN had received povetacicept 80 or 240 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks.
  • These data strongly support the inhibition of APRIL/BAFF pathways by povetacicept and its efficacy in the treatment of IgAN as well as the need for further clinical development.

Calliditas Therapeutics Presents Additional Data Analyses from the Phase 3 NeflgArd trial of Nefecon in Primary IgA Nephropathy at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2024

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

STOCKHOLM, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calliditas Therapeutics AB (Nasdaq: CALT) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CALTX) ("Calliditas"), today announced additional data analyses from the 2-year Phase 3 NeflgArd trial evaluating Nefecon (TARPEYO® (budesonide) delayed-release capsules/Kinpeygo®) in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), were presented at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 13-16, 2024.

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  • STOCKHOLM, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calliditas Therapeutics AB (Nasdaq: CALT) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CALTX) ("Calliditas"), today announced additional data analyses from the 2-year Phase 3 NeflgArd trial evaluating Nefecon (TARPEYO® (budesonide) delayed-release capsules/Kinpeygo®) in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), were presented at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 13-16, 2024.
  • "We were pleased to share additional analyses from the 2-year Phase 3 NeflgArd trial of Nefecon in IgAN at this year's World Congress of Nephrology," said Richard Philipson, Chief Medical Officer of Calliditas.
  • "These additional data further reinforce the impact of Nefecon across the entire study population, irrespective of baseline UPCR levels or patient's racial and ethnic backgrounds."
  • These findings strongly suggest preserved kidney function and provide support for Nefecon as a disease-modifying therapy in patients with IgAN.

Calliditas Therapeutics Presents Additional Data Analyses from the Phase 3 NeflgArd trial of Nefecon in Primary IgA Nephropathy at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2024

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

STOCKHOLM, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calliditas Therapeutics AB (Nasdaq: CALT) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CALTX) ("Calliditas"), today announced additional data analyses from the 2-year Phase 3 NeflgArd trial evaluating Nefecon (TARPEYO® (budesonide) delayed-release capsules/Kinpeygo®) in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), were presented at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 13-16, 2024.

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  • STOCKHOLM, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calliditas Therapeutics AB (Nasdaq: CALT) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CALTX) ("Calliditas"), today announced additional data analyses from the 2-year Phase 3 NeflgArd trial evaluating Nefecon (TARPEYO® (budesonide) delayed-release capsules/Kinpeygo®) in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), were presented at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 13-16, 2024.
  • "We were pleased to share additional analyses from the 2-year Phase 3 NeflgArd trial of Nefecon in IgAN at this year's World Congress of Nephrology," said Richard Philipson, Chief Medical Officer of Calliditas.
  • "These additional data further reinforce the impact of Nefecon across the entire study population, irrespective of baseline UPCR levels or patient's racial and ethnic backgrounds."
  • These findings strongly suggest preserved kidney function and provide support for Nefecon as a disease-modifying therapy in patients with IgAN.

Calliditas Therapeutics to Present Nefecon Data at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology April 13 - 16 in Buenos Aires

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星期一, 四月 8, 2024

The ISN World Congress of Nephrology will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 13-16, 2024.

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  • The ISN World Congress of Nephrology will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 13-16, 2024.
  • Presentations will highlight the eGFR results found in patients on Nefecon as well as the data on quality of life during the trial.
  • There will also be a presentation on the subanalysis evaluating benefits of Nefecon for patients with lower levels of UPCR.
  • The congress will include a symposium, Evolving Landscape of eFGR and Proteinuria Surrogate Markers in IgA Nephropathy, moderated by KOL Richard Lafayette, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Calliditas Therapeutics to Present Nefecon Data at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology April 13 - 16 in Buenos Aires

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星期一, 四月 8, 2024

The ISN World Congress of Nephrology will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 13-16, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The ISN World Congress of Nephrology will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 13-16, 2024.
  • Presentations will highlight the eGFR results found in patients on Nefecon as well as the data on quality of life during the trial.
  • There will also be a presentation on the subanalysis evaluating benefits of Nefecon for patients with lower levels of UPCR.
  • The congress will include a symposium, Evolving Landscape of eFGR and Proteinuria Surrogate Markers in IgA Nephropathy, moderated by KOL Richard Lafayette, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Vera Therapeutics Provides Business Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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星期三, 三月 20, 2024

“We believe atacicept 72-week data from the Phase 2b ORIGIN trial are consistent with a profile of true disease modification.

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  • “We believe atacicept 72-week data from the Phase 2b ORIGIN trial are consistent with a profile of true disease modification.
  • The ORIGIN 2b results also provide us with even greater confidence in the ongoing ORIGIN Phase 3 trial, which continues to be on track with regard to enrollment,” stated Robert Brenner, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Vera Therapeutics.
  • During the year ended December 31, 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $92.2 million, compared to $67.6 million for the same period last year.
  • Vera reported $160.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of December 31, 2023.