Core Insights - Aligos Therapeutics, Inc. announced positive data from presentations at the AASLD The Liver Meeting 2024, showcasing advancements in therapies for liver and viral diseases [1][2]. Group 1: ALG-000184 for Chronic Hepatitis B - ALG-000184 demonstrated sustained HBV DNA suppression in 100% of HBeAg-positive subjects and 91% of HBeAg-negative subjects by Week 48, with no viral resistance observed [3][4]. - All subjects achieved sustained HBV RNA suppression by Week 44 for HBeAg-positive and Week 8 for HBeAg-negative subjects, indicating strong antiviral activity [4]. - The therapy is positioned as a potential first-line treatment for chronic hepatitis B, with the CEO expressing confidence in its role as a backbone for future HBV treatments [7]. Group 2: ALG-055009 for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) - ALG-055009 treatment resulted in significant liver fat reductions, with a placebo-adjusted median relative reduction of up to 46.2% at Week 12, and 70% of subjects achieving a ≥30% reduction [5][6]. - The treatment was well-tolerated, with gastrointestinal-related adverse events similar to placebo, and demonstrated a dose-dependent reduction in lipoprotein (a) by up to 26.8% [6]. - The data suggests ALG-055009 may enhance liver fat reduction in patients already on GLP-1 agonist therapy, indicating its potential for broader therapeutic applications [5][7].
Aligos Therapeutics Presents Positive Data at The Liver Meeting (TLM) 2024