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Nurix Therapeutics to Host a Webcast Conference Call to Discuss Data from the Ongoing Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Bexobrutideg (NX-5948) Being Presented at the 30th European Hematology Association Congress (EHA2025)
GlobeNewswire· 2025-06-06 11:00
Core Viewpoint - Nurix Therapeutics is set to present new data from the ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial of bexobrutideg (NX-5948) at the European Hematology Association Congress, highlighting the company's focus on targeted protein degradation medicines for cancer treatment [1][5]. Company Overview - Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines aimed at improving treatment options for cancer and inflammatory diseases [5]. - The company's pipeline includes degraders of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) and inhibitors of Casitas B-lineage lymphoma proto-oncogene B (CBL-B), with a focus on innovative drug design [5]. - Nurix is advancing multiple potentially first-in-class or best-in-class degraders and degrader antibody conjugates (DACs) in its preclinical pipeline, supported by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine [5]. Clinical Trial Information - Bexobrutideg (NX-5948) is an investigational, orally bioavailable small molecule degrader of BTK, currently evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial for patients with relapsed or refractory B cell malignancies [4]. - The ongoing clinical trial can be accessed for additional information at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05131022) [4]. Upcoming Presentations - The company will host a webcast conference call on June 12, 2025, to discuss the new data from the Phase 1 clinical trial, which will be presented at the EHA2025 [1][2]. - Presentations at EHA2025 include findings on the clinical activity and safety of bexobrutideg in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Waldenström macroglobulinemia, scheduled for June 13 and June 14, respectively [6].
Monte Rosa Therapeutic (GLUE) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-06-04 17:50
Summary of Monte Rosa Therapeutics Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Monte Rosa Therapeutics - **Focus**: Development of molecular glue degraders for protein degradation, with applications in oncology and autoimmune diseases [3][4] Pipeline and Programs - **Molecular Glue Degrader Platform**: Utilizes small molecules that bind to ubiquitin ligase, allowing for targeted protein degradation [3][4] - **Key Programs**: - **Oncology**: - GSPT1 degrader (MRT2359) targeting castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) [5][10] - CDK2 and cyclin E1 degraders [39] - **Autoimmunity**: - VAP1 targeting strategy in collaboration with Novartis, focusing on Th17-driven autoimmune diseases [21][24] - NEXT-seven targeting NLRP3 inflammasome [32][34] Strategic Considerations - **Therapeutic Areas**: The company operates across multiple disease areas, including oncology, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular indications, and metabolism [7][8] - **Focus on Undruggable Targets**: Emphasis on high unmet need indications where traditional therapies may not be effective [8] Clinical Development Highlights - **MRT2359**: - Selected for mCRPC due to its efficacy in preclinical models and high expression of cMYC in this cancer type [11][12] - Safety profile shows mostly grade 1 and 2 adverse events, with plans to evaluate in combination with enzalutamide [13][14] - **VAP1 Program**: - Phase I data shows 90-95% degradation levels with no safety concerns, supported by a $150 million upfront payment from Novartis [24][25] - Potential indications include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rheumatoid arthritis [29][30] - **NEXT-seven**: - IND clearance expected soon, with a focus on peripheral inflammatory diseases [36][38] Future Outlook and Catalysts - **Cash Runway**: Guidance indicates a cash runway into 2028, allowing for multiple inflection points [44] - **Upcoming Updates**: - Clinical development plan for VAP1 and updates on MRT2359 in prostate cancer expected in the near term [45] - Further data on NEXT-seven anticipated following IND clearance [36][45] Key Takeaways - Monte Rosa Therapeutics is positioned to leverage its innovative molecular glue degrader platform across various therapeutic areas, with a strong focus on oncology and autoimmune diseases. - The collaboration with Novartis enhances the company's ability to explore its VAP1 program more aggressively. - The company is on track for significant clinical updates in the coming months, which could provide valuable insights into the efficacy and safety of its leading candidates.
Kymera Therapeutics (KYMR) Update / Briefing Transcript
2025-06-02 13:00
Kymera Therapeutics (KYMR) Update Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Kymera Therapeutics - **Focus**: Development of small molecule degraders targeting Th2 diseases, specifically through the KT621 program, which is the first STAT6 targeted drug to enter clinical testing [4][35]. Key Industry Insights - **Immunology Market**: Approximately 160 million patients diagnosed with the top 10 immune inflammatory diseases, with only about 3% (5 million) receiving advanced systemic therapies [12][13]. - **Biologics Limitations**: Biologics are often expensive, challenging to prescribe, and have issues with immunogenicity and storage, limiting their accessibility [14][15][16]. - **Opportunity**: Developing oral drugs with biologics-like efficacy could disrupt the market, potentially creating hundreds of billions in value [13]. Core Findings from KT621 Phase 1 Results - **Clinical Data**: KT621 demonstrated complete STAT6 degradation at low doses (as low as 6.25 mg) and a pristine tolerability profile, exceeding expectations [31][49]. - **Biomarker Impact**: The drug showed significant reductions in Th2 biomarkers (TARC, IgE, eotaxin-3) comparable or superior to dupilumab, a leading biologic [44][49]. - **Safety Profile**: No serious adverse events were reported, and the safety profile was indistinguishable from placebo, even at doses 16 times higher than the lowest tested [49]. Development Strategy - **Pipeline**: The company is advancing KT621 through Phase Ib studies in atopic dermatitis (AD) and asthma, with plans for two parallel Phase IIb studies [26][11]. - **Target Selection**: Focus on undrugged or poorly drugged targets with large clinical opportunities, aiming for early clinical differentiation [10][11]. - **Future Expectations**: The company anticipates robust biomarker data in patients, with a focus on achieving dupilumab-like effects in clinical endpoints [72][74]. Additional Insights - **Mechanism of Action**: KT621 utilizes a catalytic mechanism that allows for continuous target degradation, leading to sustained pathway blockade without the typical pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) correlation issues seen with traditional small molecules [17][18]. - **Market Potential**: The potential to treat over 100 million patients who currently lack access to systemic advanced therapies represents a significant market opportunity [25]. - **Regulatory Pathway**: The company is committed to a rapid development timeline, with ongoing studies designed to validate the efficacy and safety of KT621 [91]. Conclusion Kymera Therapeutics is positioned to disrupt the immunology market with its innovative approach to small molecule degraders, particularly through the promising results of KT621. The company’s focus on addressing the limitations of current biologics and its robust clinical data support a strong outlook for future studies and market entry.
Kymera Therapeutics (KYMR) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-02 12:42
June 2, 2025 KT-621 / STAT6 Degrader Phase 1 Healthy Volunteer Results Revolutionizing Immunology with Oral Small Molecule Degrader Medicines Agenda Introduction Justine Koenigsberg Vice President, Investor Relations Revolutionizing Immunology with Oral Medicines Nello Mainolfi, PhD Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer KT-621 Phase 1 Healthy Volunteer Data Jared Gollob, MD Chief Medical Officer Question and Answer Session 2 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking stat ...
Sanofi Exercises License Extension Option to Nurix’s STAT6 Program
Globenewswire· 2025-06-02 11:00
STAT6 is a key transcription factor within the IL4/IL13 signaling pathways which act as drivers of inflammation in allergic conditions Nurix to receive a $15 million license extension fee from Sanofi under its 2019 collaboration agreement, bringing the total amount received by Nurix under this collaboration to date to $127 million Nurix is eligible for an additional $465 million in development, regulatory and commercial milestones associated with the STAT6 program as well as potential future royalties and ...
Sanofi Exercises License Extension Option to Nurix's STAT6 Program
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-02 11:00
STAT6 is a key transcription factor within the IL4/IL13 signaling pathways which act as drivers of inflammation in allergic conditions Nurix to receive a $15 million license extension fee from Sanofi under its 2019 collaboration agreement, bringing the total amount received by Nurix under this collaboration to date to $127 million Nurix is eligible for an additional $465 million in development, regulatory and commercial milestones associated with the STAT6 program as well as potential future royalties and ...
Kymera Therapeutics Announces Positive First-in-Human Results from Phase 1 Healthy Volunteer Clinical Trial of KT-621, a First-in-Class, Oral STAT6 Degrader
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-02 11:00
Phase 1 healthy volunteer data of KT-621, a once-a-day STAT6 degrader, surpass Kymera’s target product profile, significantly derisking program and further validating its oral, biologics-like profile >90% mean STAT6 degradation in blood achieved at all doses above 1.5 mg Complete STAT6 degradation achieved in both blood and skin at all MAD doses ≥50 mg KT-621 impact on Th2 biomarkers in line or superior to dupilumab with median TARC reduction up to 37% and median Eotaxin-3 reduction up to 63% KT-621 was we ...
Kymera Therapeutics to Announce KT-621 Phase 1 Healthy Volunteer Trial Results on June 2, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-05-30 20:01
Company to host video webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Monday, June 2, 2025WATERTOWN, Mass., May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KYMR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing a new class of oral small molecule degrader medicines for immunological diseases, will announce results from the Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating single and multiple-ascending doses of KT-621 in healthy volunteers on Monday, June 2, 2025. The Company will host a video webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET tha ...
Nurix Therapeutics to Participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
Globenewswire· 2025-05-28 11:00
Core Insights - Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on targeted protein degradation medicines aimed at improving treatment options for cancer and inflammatory diseases [3] - The company will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 4, 2025, featuring its president and CEO, Arthur T. Sands, M.D., Ph.D., and CFO, Hans van Houte [1] Company Overview - Nurix's pipeline includes degraders of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) and inhibitors of Casitas B-lineage lymphoma proto-oncogene B (CBL-B), with a focus on enhancing immune cell activation [3] - The company is advancing multiple potentially first-in-class or best-in-class degraders and degrader antibody conjugates (DACs) in its preclinical pipeline [3] - Nurix has partnered with Gilead Sciences, Sanofi, and Pfizer, retaining options for co-development, co-commercialization, and profit sharing in the U.S. for several drug candidates [3] - The company utilizes a fully AI-integrated discovery engine and has significant expertise in ligase, providing a competitive advantage in translating targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements [3]
Nurix Therapeutics (NRIX) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-05-21 19:05
Summary of Nurix Therapeutics (NRIX) 2025 Conference Call Company Overview - Nurix Therapeutics specializes in targeted protein degradation, utilizing small molecules to degrade proteins via the ubiquitin proteasome system, rather than inhibiting them [3][4] - The company has developed a robust research platform called Dell AI, which includes large DNA encoded libraries for screening various protein targets [3] Key Programs and Developments - **Bexabrutinib**: - A BTK degrader moving into Phase II and Phase III studies in the second half of the year [4] - Target indications include Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia [6] - Reported an 80% overall response rate (ORR) in heavily pretreated CLL patients [8] - Safety profile appears favorable with no new safety signals reported [10] - **Clinical Trials**: - Plans to initiate pivotal studies this year, focusing on a single-arm, single-agent accelerated approval strategy in third-line settings [15] - A randomized controlled study will also be initiated in the second-line plus setting [16] - Updates on trial designs and control arms expected mid-year [20] Competitive Landscape - BTK degradation is gaining enthusiasm in the investigator community as a new treatment modality, particularly for patients who have failed previous BTK inhibitors [12] - Nurix aims to differentiate its BTK degrader by addressing clinically relevant resistance mutations that arise from chronic treatment with BTK inhibitors [12] Strategic Partnerships - Collaborations with Gilead, Sanofi, and Pfizer are progressing well, with Gilead's IRAK4 program moving into clinical studies [30] - Sanofi is expected to advance the STAT6 development candidate towards IND status within approximately 12 months [30] Pipeline Expansion - Nurix is exploring indications beyond oncology, particularly in autoimmune diseases, with plans to initiate studies in autoimmune hemolytic anemia [27] - The company is cautious about funding these additional programs due to capital market challenges [28] Additional Assets - **NX-2127**: An oral BTK degrader showing promising results in aggressive malignancies, with rapid and long-lasting complete responses reported [38] - **Preclinical Programs**: Nurix is open to additional collaborations and has a pan-mutant BRAF degrader that addresses various mutations and resistance mechanisms [45] Financial Position - Nurix maintains a strong cash position and runway to advance its programs, with revenue contributions from collaborations helping to offset expenses [4] Conclusion - Nurix Therapeutics is at a pivotal point in its development, transitioning from a Phase I to a Phase II/III company with promising data and strategic partnerships that enhance its pipeline and market position [4][24]