Findings highlight PL9654 and PL9655's potential to treat diabetic retinopathy through inflammation resolution, vascular stabilization, and neuroprotection PL9654 and PL9655 down-regulate inflammatory pathways, suppress angiogenesis, and preserve retinal structure and function Topical and systemic administration options enable potential for earlier intervention than current therapies Results support the continued development of PL9654 and PL9655 for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR)CRANBURY, N.J., ...

Funding Supports Advancement of Obesity Program and Strategic Business Development Initiatives Advancement of novel next-generation MC4R long-acting peptides and oral small molecules IND applications planned for Q4 2025; clinical data expected H1 2026 Phase 1 SAD/MAD studies to include patients with hypothalamic obesity Ocular asset collaborations expected in Q2 and Q3 2025CRANBURY, N.J., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (the "Company" or "Palatin") (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmac ...

Topical melanocortin therapy shows promise for treating glaucoma PL9588 lowers intraocular pressure (IOP) by increasing aqueous outflow Demonstrates neuroprotection independent of IOP reduction Supports continued development of PL9588 as a novel, dual-action glaucoma therapyCRANBURY, N.J., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative treatments targeting the melanocortin receptor system, today announced new preclinical data fo ...

Updated Phase 3 analyses position PL9643 as a potential first-in-class therapy achieving full symptom resolution in dry eye disease. Responder analyses demonstrated statistically significant symptom clearing (resolution) across multiple endpoints in patients treated with PL9643, compared to placebo. Six of 13 symptom endpoints showed a significantly higher percentage of patients in the PL9643 group achieving complete symptom resolution compared to placebo (p<0.05). This level of symptom clearing has not b ...

Six-month open-label study showed clinically meaningful improvements in kidney function and disease in patients with Type 2 diabetic nephropathy. 71% achieved a >30% reduction in UP/Cr, a key indicator of kidney damage. 71% demonstrated improved or stabilized eGFR, signaling preserved kidney function. 37.5% had increased urinary VEGF levels, suggesting better blood vessel support in the kidneys. 36% had reduced urinary synaptopodin losses, indicating healthier kidney cells and structure. CRANBURY, N.J., A ...