Core Insights - The company announced promising preclinical efficacy results for its obesity treatment candidate ASC47 in combination with the dual-target peptide ASC31 [1][2] - ASC31 is a novel GLP-1R and GIPR dual-target agonist peptide developed by the company, showing favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics and positive in vivo efficacy in DIO mice [1][2] - ASC47 is a selective small molecule agonist of thyroid hormone receptor β (THRβ) designed for monthly subcutaneous injection, targeting fat tissue to achieve high drug concentrations [1] Clinical Study Results - A study comparing low-dose ASC47 (9 mg/kg, subcutaneous) combined with ASC31 (3 nmol/kg, subcutaneous) versus ASC47 combined with terzepatide (3 nmol/kg, subcutaneous) over 14 days showed that the ASC47 and ASC31 combination resulted in an average weight loss of 44.8%, which is 17.6% more than the ASC47 and terzepatide combination (38.1%) [2] - The CEO highlighted the significant differentiation potential of the new therapy compared to existing weight loss drugs and other candidates in development, indicating a robust pipeline for obesity treatments that includes both small molecules and peptides [2]
歌礼制药-B(01672)：ASC47与GLP-1R/GIPR双受体激动剂多肽ASC31联用在肥胖动物模型中显示出优于ASC47与替尔泊肽联用的减重效果