Biomea Fusion Presents Preclinical Data Showing Icovamenib (BMF-219) Enhanced Effectiveness of GLP-1-Based Therapies and Introduces BMF-650, a Next-Generation, Oral Small-Molecule GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Candidate

Preclinical data from ex vivo human islet experiments showed that icovamenib (BMF-219) was able to enhance the activity of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)-based therapies, potentially leading to increased insulin secretion and improved glycemic control in patients with diabetes Phase II study (COVALENT-211), combining icovamenib with a GLP-1-based therapy, planned to begin in 2025 BMF-650, an investigational next-generation, oral small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), demonstrated positive early ...