Biophytis (BPTS) to Begin Phase II Obesity Study, Stock Up

Biophytis S.A.’s (BPTS) shares surged 63.1% in the after-market hours on Apr 8, after the company announced the launch of a phase II study called OBA, with its pipeline candidate, BIO101 (20-hydroxyecdysone), to treat obesity in combination with GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA).Biophytis’ BIO101 is the first oral daily MAS receptor activator that is expected to prevent extensive muscle loss due to obesity treatment. Currently, approved GLP-1 RA drugs for obesity, indicated in conjunction with dieting, are ...