Biomea Fusion(US:BMEA) Globenewswire·2025-09-16 11:00Core Insights - Biomea Fusion, Inc. presented preclinical data on its investigational menin inhibitor icovamenib in combination with semaglutide, showing enhanced body weight loss and glycemic control in a Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) animal model [1][2][3] Preclinical Findings - In a Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rat model, the combination therapy of icovamenib and low-dose semaglutide resulted in significant improvements compared to semaglutide alone, including a 60% mean reduction in fasting blood glucose after two weeks and a 50% lower mean glucose AUC during an oral glucose tolerance test [5][7] - The combination therapy led to a greater mean body weight loss of -12.5% compared to -3.4% for semaglutide alone, with the weight loss driven entirely by fat mass reduction while preserving lean mass [7] Clinical Development Plans - Biomea plans to advance clinical evaluation of icovamenib in combination with GLP-1 therapies, with a Phase II study expected to begin in the second half of 2025 [5][8] - The company has received FDA clearance for the Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for its next-generation oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, BMF-650, with a Phase I clinical trial in obesity set to initiate soon [6][8] Mechanism of Action - Icovamenib is designed to inhibit menin, which is believed to support beta cell regeneration, potentially reversing the progression of T2D by enhancing insulin-producing beta cell function [9][11] Market Context - Diabetes is a significant health issue in the U.S., with over 37 million people affected and a substantial economic burden on the healthcare system, indicating a strong need for effective treatments [10]