Monopar Therapeutics(US:MNPR) Globenewswire·2025-05-13 12:00Core Viewpoint - Monopar Therapeutics Inc. reported its first quarter 2025 financial results and highlighted significant developments in its clinical programs, particularly for ALXN1840 as a treatment for Wilson disease and ongoing trials for MNPR-101 in advanced cancers [1][7]. Recent Developments - Monopar presented long-term efficacy and safety data for ALXN1840 at the EASL International Liver Congress 2025, supporting its potential as a treatment for Wilson disease [2][3]. - Pooled results from three clinical trials (n=255) indicated sustained clinical benefits over a median treatment duration of 2.63 years, with a favorable safety profile where fewer than 5% of patients experienced drug-related serious adverse events [3][4]. - The company plans to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA in early 2026 [5]. Financial Results - As of March 31, 2025, Monopar had cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaling $54.6 million, expected to sustain operations through at least December 31, 2026 [7]. - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $2.6 million, or $0.38 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.51 per share, in Q1 2024 [8]. - Research and Development (R&D) expenses increased to $1,643,000 in Q1 2025 from $966,000 in Q1 2024, primarily due to higher personnel costs and clinical trial activities [9]. - General and Administrative (G&A) expenses rose to $1,578,000 in Q1 2025 from $757,000 in Q1 2024, driven by increased board compensation and personnel expenses [11]. - Interest income for Q1 2025 increased by $515,000 compared to Q1 2024, attributed to interest earned on U.S. Treasury securities and higher bank balances [12]. Clinical Programs - The MNPR-101-Zr Phase 1 clinical trial for imaging advanced cancers is active and enrolling in Australia, alongside the MNPR-101-Lu Phase 1a therapeutic trial [6]. - Monopar is advancing its preclinical MNPR-101-Ac program with plans to enter clinical trials in the future [6].