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Company Overview - Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel small-molecule therapeutics aimed at activating innate homeostatic pathways for treating metabolic diseases, particularly Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) [1][4] - The lead compound, ARD-101, is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for hyperphagia associated with PWS, a rare disease characterized by insatiable hunger [4] Conference Participation - Aardvark will participate in the 2025 United in Hope Conference, engaging with the PWS community and presenting data from its Phase 2 study of ARD-101 [1][2] - The presentations will include a poster and a five-minute oral presentation titled "Reduction in Hyperphagia in the ARD-101 Phase 2 Clinical Trial Informs Phase 3 HERO Trial in PWS," highlighting ARD-101's favorable safety profile and early evidence for reduced hyperphagia [2][3] Ongoing Studies - The company is currently enrolling patients in the ongoing Phase 3 HERO study, which is informed by the data from the Phase 2 study [2][3] - Aardvark is also developing ARD-201, a fixed-dose combination of ARD-101 with a DPP-4 inhibitor, aimed at addressing limitations of currently marketed GLP-1 therapies for obesity and related conditions [4]

Core Insights - Fractyl Health's Rejuva platform shows promise as a one-time, durable therapy for obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), demonstrating a favorable toxicity profile in preclinical studies [1][2][4] - The mechanism of action for Rejuva is distinct from systemic GLP-1 receptor agonists, allowing for nutrient-responsive secretion that activates only under metabolic stress [2][3] - Preliminary clinical data for RJVA-001, the first clinical candidate from the Rejuva platform, is expected in 2026, pending regulatory authorization [5][11] Key Findings - A single dose of Rejuva in a study with mice resulted in a 20% reduction in body weight and a 38% decrease in blood glucose levels by day 21, effects maintained despite continued high-fat diet exposure [7] - Rejuva-treated lean animals showed no weight gain or hyperglycemia when switched to a high-fat diet, maintaining baseline body weight and showing an 8% reduction in blood glucose [7] - The treatment was well-tolerated with no signs of toxicity or excessive weight loss in healthy animals, reinforcing the self-limiting nature of Rejuva's mechanism [7] Momentum Toward the Clinic - Fractyl Health has completed key in vivo studies for RJVA-001 and anticipates dosing the first patients in 2026, aiming for a first-in-class gene therapy that reprograms the pancreas for natural metabolic control [5][11] Scientific Validation - The study was conducted by a team from Fractyl Health and the University of Michigan, including experts in metabolic diseases, highlighting the scientific momentum behind Rejuva's approach [6][8]

BURLINGTON, Mass., June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fractyl Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GUTS) (the Company), a metabolic therapeutics company focused on pattern-breaking approaches to treat the root causes of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), today announced it will present a poster of new preclinical data from its Rejuva Smart GLP-1 pancreatic gene therapy platform at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 85th Scientific Sessions being held June 20-23, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. Poster Presentation Detail ...

MIAMI, FL, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU), a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for the treatment of cardiometabolic and inflammatory diseases, today announced the company will be participating in one-on-one meetings and a fire side chat presentation with investors at the virtual BTIG Obesity Health Forum on June 18, 2025. About Veru Inc.Veru is a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative m ...

Core Insights - Nxera Pharma has achieved a significant development milestone in its collaboration with Eli Lilly, which is expected to result in a milestone payment in Q3 of the fiscal year ending December 2025 [1][2] - The collaboration, initiated in 2022, leverages Nxera's GPCR-focused drug design capabilities alongside Lilly's expertise in development and commercialization [2] - Nxera is eligible for up to US$694 million in development and commercial milestones, in addition to tiered royalties on global sales [3] Company Overview - Nxera Pharma is a biopharma company focused on developing specialty medicines for unmet medical needs, particularly in Japan and the broader APAC region [5] - The company has an extensive pipeline of over 30 active programs targeting areas such as neurology, metabolic diseases, and immunology, utilizing its proprietary NxWave™ discovery platform [6] - Nxera employs approximately 400 people across key locations including Tokyo, Osaka, London, Cambridge, Basel, and Seoul [7]

Company Overview - Akero Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage company focused on developing transformational treatments for serious metabolic diseases with high unmet medical needs, including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) [3] Clinical Development - The lead product candidate, efruxifermin (EFX), is currently being evaluated in three ongoing Phase 3 clinical studies: SYNCHRONY Histology, SYNCHRONY Outcomes, and SYNCHRONY Real-World, targeting different patient populations affected by MASH [3] - The Phase 3 SYNCHRONY program builds on the results of two Phase 2b clinical trials: the HARMONY study for pre-cirrhotic MASH and the SYMMETRY study for compensated cirrhosis due to MASH [3] Upcoming Events - Management will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 4, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. P.T. [1] - A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the company's investor relations website, with an archived replay to follow [2]

Scholar Rock Holding (SRRK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 08:15 AM ET Company Participants Rushmie Nofsinger - Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Investor RelationsDavid Hallal - CEO & ChairmanAkshay Vaishnaw - President, R&DKeith Woods - COOVikas Sinha - CFOMichael Yee - Managing DirectorDavid Nierengarten - Managing Director - Equity ResearchGary Nachman - Managing Director - Equity ResearchMalcolm Hoffman - Senior BioPharma Equity Research AssociateAndres Maldonado - Vice President Conference Cal ...

Core Insights - Veru Inc. announced positive topline efficacy data from the Phase 2b QUALITY study, which demonstrated that enobosarm in combination with GLP-1 receptor agonists can lead to selective fat loss while preserving lean mass [3][4][8] - The company plans to request an End of Phase 2 meeting with the FDA to discuss the Phase 3 clinical program, expected to provide regulatory clarity [2][11] - Financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 showed a decrease in net loss compared to the previous year, indicating improved financial performance [27][34] Clinical Development - The Phase 2b QUALITY study showed a 71% relative reduction in lean mass loss for patients receiving enobosarm + semaglutide compared to placebo + semaglutide [4] - The enobosarm 3mg + semaglutide combination resulted in a >99% mean relative reduction in lean mass loss, outperforming the 6mg dose [4] - The ongoing Phase 2b extension maintenance study aims to evaluate the effects of stopping GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment while continuing enobosarm [10] Safety and Efficacy - Unblinded safety data from the Phase 2b QUALITY study is expected to be released soon, with no significant safety concerns reported so far [9] - The treatment with enobosarm + semaglutide resulted in a 46% greater relative loss of fat mass compared to placebo + semaglutide at 16 weeks [5] - Enobosarm treatment preserved lean mass, leading to a shift in body composition towards greater fat loss [5][8] Financial Performance - For the second quarter of fiscal 2025, research and development expenses increased to $3.9 million from $3.0 million, while selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased to $5.2 million from $5.9 million [27] - The net loss from continuing operations decreased to $7.9 million, or $0.05 per share, compared to $8.7 million, or $0.06 per share in the previous year [27][34] - Cash and cash equivalents were reported at $20.0 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $24.9 million as of September 30, 2024 [24] Future Plans - The company is developing a novel modified release oral formulation of enobosarm, expected to enter Phase 1 bioavailability clinical trials in the first half of 2025 [14] - A Phase 3 clinical program is planned, focusing on older patients with obesity or overweight, assessing the effect of enobosarm on physical function and body composition [12][21] - Veru is exploring the clinical development of sabizabulin for treating inflammation in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, addressing a significant unmet medical need [15][19]

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced that management will present at the BofA Securities 2025 Health Care Conference on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 1:40 p.m. P.T. A live webcast of the Company presentation will be available through the investor relations section of the Company's website ...