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Korro Bio Early Trial Results Fall Short; Stock Hits New Low
Benzinga· 2025-11-13 19:26
Core Insights - Korro Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRRO) is experiencing a significant decline in stock price, down 80% to $6.27, with a trading volume of 6.68 million shares compared to the average of 1.42 million shares [1][8] - The company provided an update on its Phase 1/2a REWRITE clinical trial for KRRO-110, which targets alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) [1][2] - KRRO-110 successfully generated functional M-AAT protein in AATD patients, but the protein levels achieved were below preclinical projections [2][3] Clinical Trial Results - In a study involving five AATD patients, the peak total AAT protein reached approximately 10 µM, with a maximum increase from baseline of about 3 µM [3] - The total AAT protein levels did not meet the protective threshold of 11 µM, although no serious adverse events were reported [3] Strategic Restructuring - The company is implementing a strategic restructuring that includes a workforce reduction of approximately 34% to focus on generating clinical data and advancing liver-targeted programs [4][6] - This restructuring is expected to extend the company's cash runway into the second half of 2027, with cash and marketable securities reported at $102.5 million [6] Future Development Plans - Korro has nominated KRRO-121 as the next development candidate for hyperammonemia, with regulatory filing anticipated in the second half of 2026 [5] - The company amended its collaboration agreement with Novo Nordisk, establishing a 12-month pause to reassess the current research program [5] Analyst Commentary - William Blair downgraded Korro shares from Outperform to Market Perform, citing concerns over the non-competitive clinical profile of KRRO-110 despite the validation of ADAR-mediated editing [7] - The analyst expressed continued interest in Korro's expansion into urea cycle disorders with KRRO-121 but noted the company's shift back to a preclinical stage [7]
Passage Bio Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Recent Business Highlights
Globenewswire· 2025-11-10 21:15
Core Insights - Passage Bio, Inc. is actively enrolling patients in Cohort 3 (FTD-GRN) and Cohort 4 (FTD-C9orf72) for the ongoing upliFT-D clinical trial of PBFT02, recognizing the urgent need for disease-modifying therapies for frontotemporal dementia (FTD) [1][2] - The company has aligned with the FDA on an analytical approach to establish comparability of a high-productivity, suspension-based manufacturing process for PBFT02, which is expected to yield over 1,000 doses per batch with over 90% purity [5][2] - Passage Bio is on track to obtain regulatory feedback on the registrational trial design for FTD-GRN in the first half of 2026, with plans to report updated interim safety and biomarker data from Dose 2 during the same period [5][4] Recent Highlights - The upliFT-D trial is a Phase 1/2 global, multi-center, open-label clinical trial aimed at evaluating the safety and tolerability of PBFT02, with secondary endpoints including disease biomarkers and clinical outcome measures [6] - The trial protocol has been amended to allow for the enrollment of patients who are prodromal or have mild cognitive impairment, while excluding those with more severe progression [5] Financial Overview - As of September 30, 2025, the company reported cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $52.8 million, down from $84.8 million a year prior, with an expected cash runway into the first quarter of 2027 [11] - Research and Development (R&D) expenses for the third quarter of 2025 were $4.3 million, a decrease from $8.7 million in the same quarter of 2024 [11] - General and Administrative (G&A) expenses also decreased to $4.3 million from $7.3 million year-over-year [11] - The net loss for the third quarter of 2025 was $7.7 million, or $2.44 per share, compared to a net loss of $19.3 million, or $6.15 per share, for the same period in 2024 [11][16]
Passage Bio to Present at Guggenheim Securities 2nd Annual Healthcare Innovation Conference
Globenewswire· 2025-11-05 12:00
Core Viewpoint - Passage Bio, Inc. is actively engaged in the development of genetic medicines aimed at treating neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on innovative one-time therapies [3]. Company Overview - Passage Bio is a clinical stage genetic medicines company dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases [3]. - The company's lead product candidate, PBFT02, targets conditions such as frontotemporal dementia by increasing progranulin levels to restore lysosomal function and slow disease progression [3]. Upcoming Events - Will Chou, M.D., the president and CEO of Passage Bio, will participate in a fireside chat at the Guggenheim Securities 2 Annual Healthcare Innovation Conference on November 12, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET in Boston, MA [1]. - A live webcast of the event will be accessible on the Investors & News section of Passage Bio's website, with a replay available for 90 days post-event [2].
Krystal(KRYS) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-03 13:30
Third Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results November 3, 2025 © Copyright 2025 Krystal Biotech, Inc. All rights reserved. Forward Looking Statements and Disclosures This presentation and our discussion contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Any statements about future expectations, plans, and prospects for Krystal Biotech, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company"), including but not limited to, statements about our U.S. launch of VYJUVEK, includ ...
Krystal Biotech Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results
Globenewswire· 2025-11-03 12:00
Financial Performance - The company reported $97.8 million in net product revenue for VYJUVEK in Q3 2025, an increase from $83.8 million in Q3 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 16.7% year-over-year [3][23][37] - Gross margin for the quarter was 96%, indicating strong profitability from product sales [3] - Net income for Q3 2025 was $79.4 million, or $2.74 per common share (basic), compared to $27.2 million, or $0.95 per common share (basic) in Q3 2024, representing a significant increase [23][36] Product Development and Market Expansion - VYJUVEK was launched in Germany in Q3 2025, with approximately 20 patients prescribed the therapy across over 10 centers [3] - The product was also launched in France and Japan in Q4 2025, following successful pricing negotiations [3][4] - The FDA approved a label update for VYJUVEK, expanding the eligible patient population to include DEB patients from birth and allowing for home application by patients or caregivers [3][24] Pipeline and Future Prospects - The company is advancing its pipeline with multiple near-term readouts, including interim results for cystic fibrosis expected in Q4 2025 [2][6] - The company is preparing regulatory filings for the UK and Switzerland and is initiating pricing discussions in other key Western European markets [3][4] - The company continues to enroll in clinical trials for KB407 and KB408, with interim data readouts expected in late 2025 and early 2026 [6][11] Financial Guidance - The company provided guidance for FY 2025, estimating non-GAAP combined R&D and SG&A expenses to be between $145 million and $155 million [20]
4DMT to Participate in Chardan's 9th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference
Globenewswire· 2025-10-14 12:00
Company Overview - 4D Molecular Therapeutics (4DMT) is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on developing durable and disease-targeted therapeutics that aim to transform treatment paradigms and provide significant benefits to patients [3] - The lead product candidate, 4D-150, is designed for the treatment of blinding retinal vascular diseases, offering multi-year sustained delivery of anti-VEGF through a single intravitreal injection, thereby reducing treatment burden [3] - 4D-150 is currently in Phase 3 development for wet age-related macular degeneration and is also being studied for diabetic macular edema [3] - The second product candidate, 4D-710, is the first genetic medicine to successfully deliver and express the CFTR transgene in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients via aerosol delivery [3] Upcoming Events - Management will participate in panel discussions at Chardan's 9th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference on October 21, 2025 [1] - Two panels will be featured: "In Vivo Gene Therapy: Breaking into Competitive Ophthalmic Indications" at 9:30 a.m. ET and "In Vivo Gene Therapies in the Lung: Treating CF and Beyond" at 2:00 p.m. ET [2] - Archived webcasts of the panels will be available for up to one year on the 4DMT website [2]
Passage Bio to Participate in Chardan’s 9th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference
Globenewswire· 2025-10-14 11:00
Core Insights - Passage Bio, Inc. is a clinical stage genetic medicines company focused on neurodegenerative diseases [3] - The company will participate in the Chardan 9th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference on October 21, 2025 [1] - The lead product candidate, PBFT02, aims to treat frontotemporal dementia by elevating progranulin levels [3] Company Overview - Passage Bio is dedicated to developing one-time therapies targeting the underlying pathology of neurodegenerative conditions [3] - The company emphasizes its commitment to improving the lives of patients and families affected by these diseases [4] Event Details - Will Chou, M.D., the CEO, will be part of a panel discussion at the conference [1] - A live webcast of the event will be available on the company's website, with a replay accessible for 90 days [2]
Tenaya Therapeutics to Participate in H.C. Wainwright Genetic Medicines Virtual Conference
Globenewswire· 2025-10-09 20:05
Core Insights - Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing potentially curative therapies for heart disease [1][3] - The CEO, Faraz Ali, will participate in a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright Genetic Medicines Virtual Conference on October 14, 2025, with virtual 1x1 meetings scheduled for October 15, 2025 [1][2] Company Overview - Tenaya Therapeutics is dedicated to discovering and delivering therapies that target the underlying causes of heart disease [3] - The company's pipeline includes clinical-stage candidates such as TN-201 for MYBPC3-associated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and TN-401 for PKP2-associated arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy [3] - Tenaya employs integrated capabilities like target validation and capsid engineering to develop novel medicines, including TN-301, a small molecule HDAC6 inhibitor for heart failure [3]
MeiraGTx Stock: Hologen Partnership Makes Parkinson’s Gene Therapy Vital (NASDAQ:MGTX)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-25 07:48
Core Insights - MeiraGTx Holdings plc (NASDAQ: MGTX) is a biotech company focused on genetic medicines with a late-stage pipeline and capabilities for end-to-end GMP manufacturing [1] Group 1: Company Overview - The main drug candidate of MeiraGTx is AAV-AIPL1, which targets congenital blindness and is progressing towards exceptional-circumstances filings [1]
MeiraGTx: Hologen Partnership Makes Parkinson's Gene Therapy Vital
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-25 07:48
Core Insights - MeiraGTx Holdings plc is a genetic medicines biotech focused on late-stage pipeline development and has capabilities for end-to-end GMP manufacturing [1] Group 1: Company Overview - The main drug candidate of MeiraGTx is AAV-AIPL1, which targets congenital blindness and is progressing towards exceptional-circumstances filings [1]