WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVTX), a clinical stage biotechnology company fully dedicated to developing IL-1β-based treatments for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, today announced that the Company has completed enrollment in its Phase 2 LOTUS trial of AVTX-009 in adults with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The LOTUS trial exceeded target enrollment of 222 patients with approximately 250 patients enrolled. Topline data from the trial is expected in mid ...

AVTX-009 and HS Market - AVTX-009, an anti-IL-1β mAb, is a lead compound with potential for best-in-class and best-in-disease profile in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)[7] - The HS market is expected to grow to over $10 billion by 2035[8] - Avalo is enrolling patients in a Phase 2 LOTUS trial for HS, with topline data expected in mid-2026[8] - AVTX-009 has 15x higher affinity than lutikizumab, potentially predictive of higher efficacy and less frequent dosing[10] Financials and Strategy - Avalo expects its cash runway to extend into 2028[8] - As of March 31, 2025, Avalo had approximately $125 million in cash[70] - As of March 31, 2025, Avalo's adjusted market capitalization was $284.5 million, based on an adjusted common share count of 35.5 million and a stock price of $8.01[70] IL-1β and AVTX-009 Advantages - IL-1β gene expression is up to 100x increased in HS lesions compared to healthy skin[26] - AVTX-009 is designed to target the inflammatory driver of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) to address significant unmet need[15] - AVTX-009 has a subcutaneous bioavailability of 73% and a half-life of 19 days[35]