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Intellia Therapeutics Completes Enrollment in the Global Phase 3 HAELO Study of Lonvoguran Ziclumeran (lonvo-z) for Hereditary Angioedema
Globenewswire· 2025-09-18 11:30
Core Insights - Intellia Therapeutics has completed enrollment in the global Phase 3 HAELO study for lonvoguran ziclumeran (lonvo-z) targeting hereditary angioedema (HAE) with topline data expected in the first half of 2026 [1][2] - The company plans to submit a biologics license application (BLA) in the second half of 2026, aiming for a U.S. launch in the first half of 2027 [1][6] Company Overview - Intellia Therapeutics is a clinical-stage gene editing company focused on CRISPR-based therapies [1][7] - The company aims to address unmet medical needs through innovative gene editing technologies [7] Study Details - The Phase 3 HAELO study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving at least 60 adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older with Type I or Type II HAE [2][4] - Key endpoints include the number of HAE attacks and the number of patients achieving attack-free status from week 5 through week 28 [2][4] Treatment Potential - Lonvo-z is designed to be a one-time treatment for HAE, utilizing CRISPR technology to inactivate the KLKB1 gene, which is crucial for preventing HAE attacks [4][5] - Interim Phase 1/2 clinical data indicated significant reductions in attack rates and consistent decreases in kallikrein levels [4] Regulatory Designations - Lonvo-z has received multiple regulatory designations, including Orphan Drug and RMAT Designation from the FDA, Innovation Passport from the U.K. MHRA, and PRIME Designation from the European Medicines Agency [4]
Editas Medicine(EDIT) - 2025 FY - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-09-03 13:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is advancing its lead development candidate, Edit 401, which has shown a 90% mean reduction in LDL cholesterol in preclinical studies, significantly outperforming current standard treatments that achieve 40% to 60% reductions [5][18]. - Edit 401 is expected to provide a one-time treatment option with a durable lifetime reduction in LDL levels, which could transform the treatment landscape for hyperlipidemia [6][19]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Edit 401 has been selected as the lead program due to its compelling preclinical data, which supports rapid progression to human proof of concept studies expected by the end of 2026 [6][19]. - The company is also focusing on optimizing candidates for its hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) program while advancing Edit 401 [20]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The market potential for Edit 401 is substantial, with the U.S. healthcare system projected to spend over $300 billion on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by 2035 [6]. - Hyperlipidemia affects over 70 million patients in the U.S., indicating a significant patient population that could benefit from Edit 401 [7]. Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to be a leader in in vivo gene editing by developing CRISPR-based medicines that are best in class or first in class therapeutics [4]. - The strategy involves a differentiated approach using functional regulation rather than knockdown strategies, allowing the company to target areas others cannot [10]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in Edit 401's potential to deliver meaningful benefits across multiple segments of the hyperlipidemia population, supported by strong preclinical data [16][19]. - The company remains committed to advancing its pipeline and optimizing resources for its lead program while exploring other therapeutic areas [20]. Other Important Information - Edit 401 utilizes a proprietary CRISPR-Cas9 enzyme and dual guide RNAs, demonstrating a robust safety profile with no adverse effects observed in preclinical studies [14][108]. - The company is conducting long-term durability studies to assess the lasting effects of Edit 401 and its potential for redosing if necessary [117][119]. Q&A Session Summary Question: What patient populations will be targeted for Edit 401 testing? - Management indicated that heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia and other refractory segments would be significant considerations for initial testing [22][23]. Question: Is there evidence that a 90% LDL reduction would lower cardiovascular risk? - Management confirmed that clinical trials indicate a 20% risk reduction for every 40 mg/dL lowering of LDL, supporting the potential for greater risk reduction with Edit 401 [32][33]. Question: How do you anticipate LDL reduction in mice translating to humans? - Management expressed confidence in the translatability of results from non-human primates to humans, projecting that a human dose will be below 1 mg/kg [35]. Question: What is the minimal effective LDL reduction needed for a viable product? - Management noted that reductions of 60% have shown benefits, but they are confident in the transformational levels of reduction observed with Edit 401 [54]. Question: What are the long-term safety considerations for Edit 401? - Management highlighted that the Icelandic cohort provides genetic validation for safety, and no adverse events have been observed in preclinical studies [47][88]. Question: Will there be a need for redosing in the future? - Management indicated that while they are currently seeing durability out to 12 weeks, they believe there is room for redosing if needed [117][119].
Intellia Therapeutics Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Highlights Recent Company Progress
Globenewswire· 2025-05-08 11:30
Core Insights - Intellia Therapeutics reported significant progress in its clinical programs, including the initiation of Phase 3 studies for hereditary angioedema (HAE) and hereditary ATTR amyloidosis with polyneuropathy [2][5] - The company ended Q1 2025 with approximately $707.1 million in cash, expected to fund operations into the first half of 2027 [5][10] - Collaboration revenue decreased to $16.6 million in Q1 2025 from $28.9 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to a reduction in revenue from the AvenCell license [10][16] Operational Highlights - The first patients were dosed in the Phase 3 HAELO study for hereditary angioedema and the MAGNITUDE-2 study for hereditary ATTR amyloidosis with polyneuropathy [2][5] - Enrollment in the global Phase 3 MAGNITUDE trial for ATTR with cardiomyopathy is progressing ahead of projections, with expectations to exceed 550 patients by year-end [9][10] - Upcoming presentations include longer-term data from the Phase 1 study of NTLA-2002 at the EAACI Congress in June 2025 [2][6] Financial Results - Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities decreased from $861.7 million as of December 31, 2024, to $707.1 million as of March 31, 2025 [10][18] - Research and development expenses were $108.4 million in Q1 2025, a slight decrease from $111.8 million in Q1 2024 [10][16] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $114.3 million, compared to a net loss of $107.4 million in Q1 2024 [10][16] Upcoming Events - Intellia will participate in several conferences, including the Bank of America Securities Health Care Conference on May 13, 2025, and the EAACI Congress on June 15, 2025 [10][12]