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Agentix Signs WW Licensing Agreement for T2DM, NAFLD, and Obesity Asset

Agentix announced it has entered into a WW exclusive license and technology transfer agreement with the National Health Research Institutes (NHRI) of Taiwan ROC. According to the press release, Agentix will license several NHRI patents and patent applications to develop, manufacture, and commercialize DBPR211 for the treatment of human disease. For context, DBPR211 is a peripherally restricted cannabinoid receptor 1 antagonist that has completed preliminary pre-clinical and in vivo testing requirements. Agentix intends to begin Ph1 trials by September 2022. Below, FENIX provides context and insights for the announcement.

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President of Fenix Group International

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Dario Selected as Digital Behavioral Health Partner for PeopleOne Health

Dario Health announced it was selected as the digital behavioral health provider for PeopleOne Health, a regional primary care provider. According to the press release, Dario’s digital behavioral health solution will be available to PeopleOne patients beginning in September 2021. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the announcement in the context of other recent contracts announced by Dario.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Finerenone Likely to Remain an Add-on to SGLT2i; FIGARO-DKD and FIDELITY Results @ ESC 2021

Findings from the Ph3 FIGARO-DKD study were presented at ESC 2021 during a Hot Line Session and simultaneously published in the NEJM. Results demonstrated a 13% RRR in the primary composite endpoint (CV death, non-fatal MI, non-fatal stroke, or hHF). Furthermore, the FIDELITY meta-analysis from FIGARO-DKD and FIDELIO-DKD was also presented. Below, FENIX provides highlights, insights, and implications, including thoughts on if/how Bayer’s interest in Lexicon’s sotagliflozin may be evolving.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Novo’s IL-6 Ph3 CVOT Posted to CT.gov; Additional Diamyd T1DM Vaccine Analyses

Two cardiometabolic news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk has initiated the Ph3 ziltivekimab CVOT (ZEUS) in 6,200 adults with established ASCVD, CKD, and systemic inflammation; and Diamyd announced the results from two new analyses on the meta-analysis dataset from the four previous trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of the Diamyd vaccine in T1DM. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Ph3 Icosema Trial Observed; Novel T1DM Treatment Development; DIAGNODE-3 Trial Observed

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have recently been observed: Novo Nordisk initiated the first Ph3 icosema trial (COMBINE 3) evaluating icosema (QW insulin icodec + semaglutide) vs. basal-bolus in T2DM patients; Adhera Therapeutics announced an agreement with Melior Pharma for Adhera to license MLR-1023 (tolimidone) for the development of a novel T1DM therapeutic option; and Diamyd initiated a Ph3 trial (DIAGNODE-3) evaluating the Diamyd diabetes vaccine in recently diagnosed T1DM patients carrying the HLA DR3-DQ2 haplotype. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Lexicon and Amarin Present Data at ESC 2021

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lexicon announced the presentation of additional analyses from the SOLOIST and SCORED Ph3 trials at the ESC 2021 Digital Experience; and Amarin announced the on-demand, Late Breaking Science Presentation at ESC 2021 of data from the prior MI subgroup analysis of its Vascepa/Vazkepa (icosapent ethyl) Ph3 REDUCE-IT study. Of note, the full ESC 2021 conference takes place August 27-30. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Does Lifescan’s Expanded Partnership with Cecelia Health Signal a New Business Model to Set Up for an Acquisition by Livongo?

Lifescan and Cecelia Health announced the expansion of a multi-year partnership to offer users a fully integrated live telehealth service with the OneTouch Reveal app. Recall, Lifescan and Cecelia Health initially entered into the partnership in October 2020 starting with text-based coaching. According to the press release, Lifescan and Cecelia Health will launch a new, live Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) telehealth service through the OneTouch Reveal app which will be fully integrated into OneTouch Solutions. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on Lifescan’s apparent new strategy to expand its business model beyond traditional PBM reimbursement to either remain competitive or become attractive as an acquisition target.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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New Non-invasive CGM Startup Raises $11.7M in Series B; Zealand, Mannkind, and Metacrine Q2 ’21 Earnings Updates; Integrity Applications Reverse Stock Split

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Hagar announced it has raised $11.7M in Series B financing for the clinical development of a non-invasive CGM; Zealand, Mannkind, and Metacrine hosted their Q2 ’21 earnings calls; and Integrity Applications announced it has implemented a 1-for-13 reverse stock split. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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AZ/Fibrogen Receive Roxadustat CRL

AstraZeneca and Fibrogen announced FDA issued a CRL regarding the roxadustat NDA for the treatment of anemia due to CKD in non-dialysis dependent (NDD) and dialysis-dependent (DD) adults. Recall, in July 2021, FDA held an advisory committee that voted 1-13 and 2-14 against the approval of roxadustat for the NDD and DD populations, respectively (previous FENIX insight). According to the press release, FDA is requesting additional clinical study be performed prior to resubmitting the roxadustat application. AZ and Fibrogen are working with FDA to evaluate next steps.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Lifescan and Fitbit Diabetes Collaboration; Sigilon Q2 ’21 Earnings Update

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lifescan and Fitbit announced a multi-year collaboration for data integration into each other’s apps; and Sigilon announced its Q2 ’21 earnings. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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