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ProMIS Neurosciences Announces New Peer-Reviewed Publication Highlighting Selective Targeting of Toxic Oligomers for Potential Clinical Benefit and Reduced ARIA Risk
Globenewswire· 2025-12-10 12:30
Core Insights - ProMIS Neurosciences Inc. is advancing its lead product candidate PMN310, a humanized monoclonal antibody designed to selectively target toxic oligomers associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD), potentially improving clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients and caregivers [3][10] - The ongoing PRECISE-AD trial is expected to complete enrollment by the end of 2025, with interim results anticipated in Q2 2026 and top-line results in Q4 2026 [1][11] Group 1: Key Findings and Implications - The study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia highlights the importance of selectively targeting soluble toxic Aβ aggregates, showing a correlation between selectivity for these oligomers and clinical efficacy [2][4] - PMN310 demonstrated the highest resistance to monomer competition among tested antibodies, preserving oligomer binding, which may translate into clinical benefits for patients [6][13] Group 2: Safety and Efficacy - PMN310's lack of binding to plaque or vascular deposits suggests a potentially lower risk of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), a common side effect of current anti-amyloid therapies [5][10] - Preclinical studies indicated that high-dose chronic administration of PMN310 did not produce microhemorrhages in plaque-bearing mice, supporting the hypothesis of reduced ARIA risk [6][10] Group 3: Clinical Trial Design - The PRECISE-AD trial is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of PMN310 in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment due to AD and mild AD, with a targeted enrollment of 128 patients [11] - This trial will be the first to examine the effects of a monoclonal antibody directed solely against toxic amyloid-beta oligomers on biomarkers associated with AD pathology and clinical outcomes [11][13]