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Silo Pharma Announces Completion of Dosing in Safety Study of PTSD Drug SPC-15
Globenewswire· 2025-07-16 12:45
Core Insights - Silo Pharma, Inc. has completed dosing in a large animal study requested by the FDA for its lead asset SPC-15, with results expected in 60 days [1] - The company is confident in the safety and therapeutic delivery of SPC-15 and is on track to submit an investigational new drug (IND) application [2] - Silo plans to utilize the FDA's 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway for SPC-15, which could expedite clinical timelines and reduce development costs [3] Company Overview - Silo Pharma is a developmental stage biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing underserved conditions, including stress-induced psychiatric disorders, chronic pain, and CNS diseases [5] - The company's portfolio includes innovative programs such as SPC-15 for PTSD, SP-26 for fibromyalgia, and preclinical assets targeting Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis [5] - Silo collaborates with leading universities and laboratories for its research initiatives [5] Product Details - SPC-15 is an intranasal serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist aimed at treating stress-induced psychiatric disorders like PTSD and anxiety [4] - The drug has potential eligibility for the FDA's streamlined 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway, which may accelerate its approval process [4] - Silo Pharma has exclusive global rights for the development and commercialization of SPC-15 in collaboration with Columbia University [4]
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TechCrunch· 2025-07-10 18:17
Industry Focus - Leading Silicon Valley players are making a significant investment in Varda Space, indicating a growing interest in space-based manufacturing, specifically for pharmaceuticals [1] Company Focus - Varda Space is focusing on manufacturing drugs in space [1]
Spero Therapeutics (SPRO) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-08 05:53
Tebipenem HBr (cUTI) - Tebipenem HBr is in Phase 3 clinical trials for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI)[3] - The Phase 3 trial met its primary endpoint following a pre-specified interim analysis (IA) of data from 1,690 enrolled patients[18] - Approximately 2.9 million annual cUTI treatment episodes are attributed to $6+ billion in US healthcare costs[16] - Spero granted GSK an exclusive license for Tebipenem HBr (ex-Asia) and received $66 million upfront and $9 million in common stock investment[32] - Spero is eligible to receive up to $400 million in additional potential regulatory, commercial, and sales milestone payments, as well as royalties from GSK[32] - Spero qualified to receive $95 million in development milestones, with $23.75 million to be received in 2H 2025[33] SPR720 (NTM-PD) - The company has suspended its current development program for SPR720[6, 34] - An interim analysis of a Phase 2a oral study did not show sufficient separation from placebo, highlighting potential oral dose-limiting safety issues in subjects dosed at 1,000 mg orally once daily[37] Financial Foundation - Spero received $30 million upon SPA agreement with the FDA[33] - Spero to receive tiered low-single digit to low-double digit (if sales exceed $1 billion) tiered royalties on net product sales of Tebipenem HBr[33]
Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings (CRBP) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-04 12:22
CRB-701 (Nectin-4 Targeting ADC) - Clinical data readouts are expected for CRB-701 in the second half of 2025, with complete dose optimization and RP2D determination expected in Q4 2025[5] - CRB-701 is designed to address unmet needs of PADCEV® by extending ADC half-life to reduce dosing frequency and enabling higher doses due to lower DAR and longer half-life[10] - Phase 1 dose escalation studies are ongoing, with continued expansion at 2 doses and dose optimization planned for HNSCC, cervical, and bladder tumors[17, 18] - In Phase 1 dose escalation studies, ocular toxicity was reduced from 66% in CSPC cohorts to 38% in Corbus cohorts through the use of prophylaxis and baseline selection[32] - Emerging combined safety profile of CRB-701 shows a Grade 3 or higher AE rate of 20% (n=15/75), compared to 58% for PADCEV® (n=179 of 310)[33] - Phase 1 data shows an ORR of 27% and DCR of 77% in Corbus patients (n=26), and an ORR of 28% and DCR of 68% in CSPC patients (n=25)[38] - In mUC patients, CRB-701 showed an ORR of 44% (4 out of 9) and a DCR of 78% (7 out of 9)[48] - In cervical cancer patients, CRB-701 showed an ORR of 43% (3 out of 7) and a DCR of 86% (6 out of 7)[52] - In HNSCC patients, CRB-701 showed an ORR of 4 out of 7 patients and a DCR of 6 out of 7 patients[57] Financials - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $133 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments, with approximately 122 million common shares outstanding (~140 million fully-diluted shares)[5]
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-04 11:20
Pipeline Development - Pilavapadin (LX9211) Phase 2b PROGRESS study identified the 10 mg dose as the most clinically meaningful for DPNP[13], with post-hoc analysis showing statistically significant pain reduction compared to placebo (p = 0.04) in combined 10 mg dosing arms[16] - The PROGRESS study enrolled 496 patients[12], and the 10 mg dose had a completion rate of 87.8%[18], similar to the placebo group's 87.9%[18] - LX9851 IND-enabling studies are underway for obesity and related metabolic disorders[6], showing potential for weight loss maintenance after semaglutide discontinuation in preclinical studies[34] - SONATA-HCM Phase 3 trial is enrolling globally to evaluate sotagliflozin in both obstructive and non-obstructive HCM patients[21, 29] Sotagliflozin & INPEFA - Sotagliflozin has shown a 0.77 hazard ratio (95% CI 0.65-0.91, p=0.0020) for reduced major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with T2D, CKD, and high CV risk[23] - Approximately 1.1 million people in the U.S. have HCM[26, 27], presenting a significant market opportunity for sotagliflozin[26] - Viatris is undertaking ex-US, ex-EU registration and regional development of sotagliflozin[21] Market Opportunity & Partnerships - Approximately 9 million U.S. patients have progressive DPNP[20], with 60% experiencing moderate-to-severe pain and low satisfaction with current treatments[20] - Lexicon entered an exclusive licensing agreement with Novo Nordisk for LX9851, receiving $75 million in upfront and near-term milestones, with potential for up to $1 billion in aggregate payments[40] - Lexicon entered an exclusive licensing agreement with Viatris for sotagliflozin outside the U.S. and Europe, receiving $25 million upfront, with potential for almost $200 million in milestone payments[40]
高盛:全球医疗保-2025 年第三季度值得关注的生物制药催化因素
Goldman Sachs· 2025-07-03 02:41
Investment Ratings - Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY): Neutral [6] - Eli Lilly (LLY): Buy [10] - Novartis (NOVN): Neutral [16] - Sanofi (SNY): Neutral [17] - Biogen (BIIB): Buy [20] - Insmed Therapeutics (INSM): Buy [25] - Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ): Buy [29] - MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX): Buy [36] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of idiosyncratic catalysts in the biopharma sector, particularly in the context of macroeconomic volatility and healthcare policy uncertainty [1] - Key catalysts to watch in 3Q25 include pivotal studies from various companies, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease, obesity, Sjogren's syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma [1][5] - The report highlights the potential for significant market opportunities based on upcoming trial results and regulatory approvals, particularly for drugs like Cobenfy, orforglipron, ianalumab, tolebrutinib, and zanidatamab [1][5][10][18][30] Summary by Company Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) - Monitoring Phase 3 data from the Cobenfy ADEPT-2 trial in Alzheimer's disease psychosis, with a primary completion date in July [8] - The trial's success could have implications for a large patient population, with approximately 6 million Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. [8][9] Eli Lilly (LLY) - Focus on the ATTAIN-1 trial for orforglipron in obesity without diabetes, with results expected in July [10] - Anticipated weight loss efficacy in the 12-15% range, with safety and tolerability being key metrics [13] Novartis (NOVN) - Key focus on ianalumab's readouts in Sjogren's syndrome and immune thrombocytopenia, with a potential peak sales opportunity of approximately $2 billion [18] Sanofi (SNY) - Expected data from the Phase 3 PERSEUS trial of tolebrutinib in primary progressive multiple sclerosis, with a primary completion date in July [19] Biogen (BIIB) - Monitoring Leqembi's commercial trajectory in early-onset Alzheimer's disease, with a potential peak sales of approximately $800 million [21] Insmed Therapeutics (INSM) - Regulatory review of brensocatib for bronchiectasis, with a PDUFA date of August 12 [25] - Potential for significant upside if approved with a broad label [27] Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) - Anticipating topline data from the HERIZON-GEA-01 trial for zanidatamab in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, with a potential peak sales opportunity exceeding $2 billion [30] MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX) - Reporting topline results from the Ph. 3 VELA trials for sonelokimab in hidradenitis suppurativa, with expectations for best-in-class efficacy [36]