Sagimet Biosciences to Participate in Two Upcoming Investor Conferences

Company Overview - Sagimet Biosciences Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways [3] - The company is developing fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitors, with its lead drug candidate, denifanstat, aimed at treating metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH) [3] - Denifanstat is an oral, once-daily pill that has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA for treating non-cirrhotic MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis [3] Clinical Trials and Developments - The FASCINATE-2 Phase 2b clinical trial of denifanstat in MASH has been successfully completed with positive results [3] - Sagimet has initiated a Phase 1 first-in-human clinical trial for a second oral FASN inhibitor, TVB-3567, which is planned for acne treatment in the U.S. [3] Upcoming Events - Management will participate in the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference in New York on September 3, 2025, with a fireside chat scheduled at 1:35 p.m. ET [4] - The company will also attend the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference in New York on September 9, 2025 [4]