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ProMIS Neurosciences Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results & Corporate Highlights
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-13 11:00
Core Insights - ProMIS Neurosciences has received Fast Track designation from the U.S. FDA for its Alzheimer's disease treatment candidate PMN310, enhancing its potential for priority review [2][11] - The PRECISE-AD Phase 1b trial for PMN310 is progressing well, with over 50% of the planned 128 patients enrolled, no cases of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) reported, and no patient dropouts [2][9] - The company has strengthened its financial position by raising approximately $21.6 million in gross proceeds in July 2025 [2][14] Company Overview - ProMIS Neurosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing antibody therapeutics targeting toxic misfolded proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, ALS, and Parkinson's disease [10] - The company's proprietary platform, EpiSelect™, is designed to identify conformational epitopes on toxic misfolded proteins, enabling the generation of selective therapeutic antibodies [4][10] Clinical Development - PMN310 is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody specifically targeting toxic amyloid-beta oligomers (AβO), which are believed to be a major driver of Alzheimer's disease [5][11] - The PRECISE-AD trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aimed at evaluating the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of PMN310, with interim results expected in Q2 2026 and final results in Q4 2026 [12][9] Financial Performance - As of June 30, 2025, ProMIS reported cash and cash equivalents of $4.5 million, an increase from $1.0 million a year earlier [14] - Research and development expenses for Q2 2025 were $8.7 million, significantly higher than $1.6 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to costs associated with the PRECISE-AD trial [14][20] - The net loss for Q2 2025 was $10.1 million, compared to a net loss of $2.6 million in Q2 2024, reflecting increased clinical trial expenditures [14][20]
ProMIS Neurosciences (PMN) FY Conference Transcript
2025-06-17 12:00
Summary of ProMIS Neurosciences (PMN) FY Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: ProMIS Neurosciences (PMN) - **Industry**: Biotechnology, focusing on neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease [1][4] Key Points and Arguments Alzheimer's Disease Opportunity - Alzheimer's disease is a significant global epidemic, especially with the aging population in developed countries [4] - There is a substantial unmet medical need in Alzheimer's treatment, with millions of patients suffering [7] - Current market products, donanemab and lecanemab, are generating revenue but are underperforming expectations [7] - Existing treatments show modest efficacy and significant side effects, particularly ARIA (amyloid-related imaging abnormalities) [8][9] ProMIS's Approach - ProMIS aims to develop differentiated therapeutics that address the underlying pathology of Alzheimer's disease [6] - The company is focused on creating antibodies that improve efficacy while reducing side effects, particularly ARIA [10][18] - The Episelect platform allows ProMIS to selectively target harmful misfolded proteins, avoiding non-pathogenic forms [21][24] ARIA and Its Impact - ARIA occurs in 15-30% of patients treated with current anti-amyloid drugs, leading to significant concerns regarding treatment [13][15] - The presence of ARIA affects physician prescribing habits and overall treatment uptake [14][16] - ProMIS believes it can develop antibodies that minimize ARIA risk while maintaining efficacy [18][41] PMN310 Development - PMN310 is currently in Phase 1b trials (PRECISE AD) with interim results expected in the first half of next year [45][51] - The study involves 100 patients with early Alzheimer's disease, measuring biomarkers, safety, and clinical signals [48][49] - The interim analysis will focus on ARIA incidents, with expectations that PMN310 will show no ARIA liability [53] Pipeline and Future Prospects - ProMIS is also developing PMN267 for ALS and PMN440 for synucleinopathies, with a focus on selectively targeting misfolded proteins [55][59] - The company is exploring a vaccine approach for Alzheimer's that could allow individuals to produce their own PMN310 [62][63] - The potential for PMN310 to become a blockbuster drug exists if it can deliver improved efficacy without ARIA [42] Other Important Content - The discussion highlighted the importance of understanding protein misfolding and the need for targeted therapies in neurodegenerative diseases [22][27] - ProMIS's unique approach to targeting toxic oligomers while avoiding plaque and beneficial monomers sets it apart from competitors [30][31] - The company is optimistic about its ability to deliver a safer and more effective treatment for Alzheimer's, which could significantly impact patient compliance and treatment outcomes [42][43]