Processa Pharmaceuticals(US:PCSA) Globenewswireยท2025-11-05 14:15Core Viewpoint - Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the acceptance of its abstract for PCS499, aimed at treating Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), for presentation at the ASN Kidney Week 2025, highlighting the urgency for new therapies in this area [1][4]. Group 1: Presentation Details - The poster for PCS499 will be presented on November 7, 2025, during the session "Glomerular Clinical Trials: From Data to Impact" [2]. - The specific poster board number for the presentation is FR-PO0829 [2]. Group 2: Product Information - PCS499 is an analog of a metabolite of pentoxifylline (PTX), which has shown efficacy in reducing proteinuria but is limited by dose-related side effects [3]. - PCS499 has a favorable safety profile compared to PTX, allowing for higher dosing and potentially greater therapeutic benefits for rare kidney diseases like FSGS [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Processa Pharmaceuticals focuses on developing Next Generation Cancer (NGC) therapies and innovative treatments for rare diseases, aiming to improve safety and efficacy [6]. - The company modifies existing FDA-approved oncology therapies to enhance their metabolism and distribution while maintaining their cancer-killing mechanisms [6].