Core Insights - Soligenix, Inc. is presenting findings on the efficacy of HyBryte™ (synthetic hypericin) for treating cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and psoriasis at two major dermatology conferences in March 2025 [1][4][6] Group 1: Clinical Findings - Recent supportive studies indicate that longer treatment times with HyBryte™ improve efficacy, with a study showing a 40% response rate in patients treated for 12 weeks compared to a 4% response in the placebo group [5][11] - The Phase 3 FLASH trial demonstrated that 16% of patients receiving HyBryte™ achieved at least a 50% reduction in lesions, significantly higher than the 4% in the placebo group [10] - HyBryte™ has shown a statistically significant improvement in treating both plaque and patch lesions of CTCL, with response rates of 42% and 37% respectively [11] Group 2: Safety and Regulatory Status - HyBryte™ has received orphan drug and fast track designations from the FDA, indicating its potential as a safe and effective treatment for CTCL [9] - The treatment mechanism of HyBryte™ is not associated with DNA damage, making it a safer alternative compared to current therapies that carry significant side effects [13] - The FDA awarded a $2.6 million Orphan Products Development grant to support the evaluation of HyBryte™ for expanded treatment in early-stage CTCL patients [17] Group 3: Market Potential - The global psoriasis treatment market was valued at approximately $15 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach as much as $40 billion by 2027, indicating significant commercial potential for HyBryte™ in treating psoriasis [23] - CTCL affects approximately 31,000 individuals in the U.S. and 38,000 in Europe, highlighting a substantial patient population for potential treatment [19] Group 4: Company Overview - Soligenix, Inc. focuses on developing products for rare diseases with unmet medical needs, including HyBryte™ for CTCL and SGX302 for psoriasis [24]
HyBryte™ Treatment Studies Presented at Two Medical Conferences in March