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Summary of Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) Update / Briefing Company Overview - **Company**: Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) - **Focus**: Development of belapectin as a treatment for NASH cirrhosis and portal hypertension, addressing a significant unmet medical need [2][4] Industry Context - **Condition**: NASH cirrhosis is a leading cause of liver transplantation in the US, with an estimated 5 million adults affected, including 3.3 million with portal hypertension [8][9] - **Market Opportunity**: Belapectin is positioned as a first-in-class therapy for NASH cirrhosis, with peak sales potential estimated at $18 billion [15] Clinical Trial Insights - **Clinical Trials**: Multiple Phase IIb trials conducted, including the NAVIGATE trial, which focused on patients with NASH cirrhosis and portal hypertension [5][19] - **Mechanism of Action**: Belapectin is a Galectin-3 inhibitor, which has shown anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects in preclinical studies [5][6] NAVIGATE Trial Findings - **Patient Population**: Included patients with compensated NASH cirrhosis and portal hypertension, with no baseline varices [20][21] - **Primary Endpoint**: Focused on the development of esophageal varices and other hepatic decompensation events [22][36] - **Results**: - Statistically significant reduction in new varices in the belapectin 2 mg/kg group (11.3% vs. 22.3% in placebo) [27] - Reduction in liver stiffness observed, indicating less disease progression [28][30] - Safety profile comparable to placebo, with no significant adverse events reported [31][37] Key Opinion Leaders' Perspectives - **Expert Opinions**: KOLs emphasized the urgent need for effective therapies in the NASH cirrhosis population, highlighting belapectin's potential to fill this gap [8][9][12] - **Market Feedback**: Positive responses from payers and physicians regarding the clinical and economic benefits of belapectin [14] Additional Insights - **Endoscopic Endpoint**: The NAVIGATE trial utilized centrally adjudicated endoscopy videos to track variceal development, enhancing the reliability of results [39][41] - **Comparison with Other Therapies**: Belapectin targets a more advanced patient population compared to other investigational therapies, which often select for less severe cases [62][63] Conclusion - **Future Outlook**: Belapectin shows promise in addressing the unmet needs of patients with advanced NASH cirrhosis and portal hypertension, with a favorable safety profile and significant market potential [36][60]

89Bio (ETNB) FY 2025 Conference June 11, 2025 11:20 AM ET Speaker0 Great. Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining us. I'm really pleased to be joined by Rohan Palikar, CEO of eighty nine Bio. Thank you so much. Speaker1 Andrea, great to be here. Thanks for having us. Speaker0 Yeah. Maybe to start, let's just talk about the NASH space, the evolution. There have been so many developments, both on the clinical side as well as the approved drug last year. How do you see the NASH space evolving from h ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The launch of ResDiffera has been described as outstanding, with over 17,000 patients on the product by March 2025, compared to almost zero a year prior [6][7] - The company reported that over 80% of commercial lives were covered by payers at the six-month mark post-launch [6] - The company anticipates robust growth for 2025, with expectations for gross to net discounts typical for specialty medicines [44][45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on expanding its prescriber base, with over 70% of targeted prescribers having written prescriptions for ResDiffera [9] - The company is currently at 5% penetration of the identified 315,000 diagnosed patients, indicating significant room for growth [8][9] - The management noted that the product is becoming standard of care, which is expected to facilitate further adoption [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company sees favorable market dynamics in the NASH space, with a potential patient population that is many multiples of the diagnosed patients [8] - The anticipated approval of semaglutide is viewed as a market growth opportunity rather than a direct threat [31][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is optimistic about extending its intellectual property (IP) into the 2040s and is actively pursuing new IP to enhance its position [23][24] - The focus on lifecycle management includes ongoing trials and exploring distinct populations for potential new indications [24][26] - The company is strategically positioned to leverage its existing product while selectively pursuing business development opportunities [65][66] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the product's performance and its acceptance in the market, noting positive feedback from prescribers and patients [36][37] - The company is well-prepared for the European launch, with a strong team in place and high anticipation from the treating community [78][79] - Management believes that the competitive landscape will not hinder their growth, as they maintain a strong product profile [30][31] Other Important Information - The company has a strong balance sheet with $848 million in cash and only $115 million in debt, providing ample capacity for future initiatives [69] - The management emphasized the importance of time in building familiarity with the product among prescribers and patients [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for reauthorization? - Management believes reauthorization will not be a challenge, as criteria are fair and based on physician assessments of patient stabilization or improvement [21][22] Question: How does the company plan to manage competition? - The company is focused on gross to net strategies and has begun contracting for access, anticipating competition while maintaining a long-term view [42][44] Question: What is the company's approach to business development? - The company is selectively looking for opportunities to enhance its pipeline without risking its current strong position [66][70] Question: How does the company view the upcoming European launch? - Management is optimistic about the European launch, noting that the market is better prepared than the U.S. was at launch [75][78] Question: What is the anticipated impact of MFN on pricing in Europe? - The company is optimistic that Europe will recognize innovation and is prepared to approach pricing based on unfolding information [84]

Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) FY 2025 Conference June 10, 2025 02:40 PM ET Speaker0 Thanks everyone for joining us. I'm Andrew Newkirk, one of the biotech analysts here at Goldman Sachs. I'm really pleased to be joined by Andrew Chang, President and CEO of Akerro. Thanks so much, Andrew. Speaker1 Thanks for having me. Speaker0 Maybe at a high level, let's start with where the NASH field is now. We've obviously seen a lot of development both on the clinical development side with the commercially approved drug la ...

Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS) 2025 Conference June 05, 2025 02:00 PM ET Speaker0 Okay. I'd like to thank the organizers of the conference for inviting us to speak today. My name is Lawrence Blatt. I'm the CEO and one of the founders of Oligos Therapeutics. I'm going talk about our pipeline and particularly our HPV drug. We're going to be making some forward looking statements today. Our pipeline is now moving into Phase II pipeline. So, we have ALG184, which is our capsid assembly modulator for the treatment o ...

Altimmune (ALT) 2025 Conference June 04, 2025 09:55 AM ET Speaker0 Alright. Welcome everyone to twenty twenty five Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference. My name is Roger Song, one of the senior analyst covers Mecha Biotech in The US. It's my great pressure to have the fireside chat with our next presenting company, Altimmune, the CEO of the Pennant and CMO, Scott Harris. Welcome, gentlemen. Speaker1 Thank you. Speaker0 Awesome. Yeah. So, we know know lots eyes on the upcoming phase two MeSH data, But befo ...

Sagimet Biosciences (SGMT) Update / Briefing May 29, 2025 01:00 PM ET Speaker0 Greetings, and welcome to the Sagimet Biosciences Post EASL Key Opinion Leader Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentations. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. Before we begin, I would like to remind our listeners that our comments today will include some forward looking statements. These statements include statements regarding th ...

NASH 新药上市带来 Fibrsocan 需求爆发，预计持续时间 5 年以上｡ 全球有 NASH (MASH) 患者 3~4 亿，诺和诺 德､礼来､默沙东､辉瑞､BI 等多家医药巨头均在布局 NASH 新药｡2025~2030 年有多个 NASH 新药上市，而这些新药 进行推广的前提是把患者找出来 (NASH 无症状)， 这就需要大量使用 Fibroscan (福瑞控股子公司 EchoSens 的核心 产品)，Fibroscan 是 NASH 的流量入口。在治疗的患者需要进行评估疗效 (例如 3 个月一次)， 也需要大量用到 Fibroscan。预计未来 3~5 年，欧美在治疗的 NASH 患者达千万量级，大规模筛查加疗效评估带来的检测需求可能上 亿人次每年｡如果都是按次收费，单次平均 40 欧元，则 EchoSens 未来收入可达 40 亿欧元，净利润 16 亿欧元｡保守 预测，只有一半是按次收费，净利润也达 8 亿欧元，归母 4 亿欧元 (仅欧美市场)｡ 今年三季度迎来 NASH 产业巨大拐点｡ 诺和诺德一季报显示，已在今年一季度提交司美格鲁肽 NASH 适应症上市申 请，并获得美国优先审批资格，将在今 ...