Shattuck Labs Announces IND for SL-325 Is in Effect for the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Core Insights - Shattuck Labs, Inc. is developing SL-325, a potentially first-in-class DR3 antagonist antibody aimed at treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and other inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases [1][5] - The company plans to dose the first participant in its Phase 1 clinical trial in healthy volunteers in Q3 2025, with enrollment expected to be completed by Q2 2026 [2][4] - Current cash and cash equivalents, along with anticipated proceeds of up to $103 million from a recent private placement, are expected to fund operations into 2029 [1] Company Overview - Shattuck Labs, Inc. specializes in developing treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, focusing on novel therapeutics targeting TNF superfamily receptors [5] - The company has offices in Austin, Texas, and Durham, North Carolina [5] Clinical Development - SL-325 is designed to achieve a complete and durable blockade of the DR3/TL1A pathway, with preclinical studies showing high-affinity binding and superior activity compared to TL1A antibodies [4] - The Phase 1 clinical trial will evaluate safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics through a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design [2]