Core Viewpoint - OPKO Health and Entera Bio are advancing the development of an oral treatment, OPK-88006, for obesity and metabolic disorders, with new pharmacologic data to be presented at the ENDO 2025 annual meeting [1][2]. Company Overview - OPKO Health is a multinational biopharmaceutical and diagnostics company focused on establishing leading positions in rapidly growing markets through its discovery, development, and commercialization expertise [5]. - Entera Bio is a clinical-stage company developing oral peptide and protein replacement therapies, leveraging its proprietary N-Tab™ technology to address significant unmet medical needs [4]. Product Development - OPK-88006 is a dual agonist GLP-1/glucagon peptide being developed as both a once-daily oral tablet and a weekly injectable treatment [2][3]. - The oral formulation aims to provide a simpler titration process and improved tolerability for patients, with a focus on sustainable weight loss to mitigate comorbidities like severe fatty liver and sleep apnea [3]. - Both companies plan to file an Investigational New Drug application with the U.S. FDA for OPK-88006 later this year, with Phase 1 clinical studies in preparation [3]. Clinical Trials and Research - The upcoming presentation at the ENDO 2025 meeting will showcase in vivo pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic results for OPK-88006 [4]. - Entera's advanced product candidate, EB613, is also in development as the first oral treatment for post-menopausal women with low bone mineral density and high-risk osteoporosis, with a Phase 2 study already meeting its endpoints [4].