Tag Archives: obesity

Roche Ph2 Obesity Trial Observed; Altimmune Ph1 MASLD Data Published

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Roche initiated a Ph2 CT-388 obesity trial (view CT.gov record); and Altimmune announced the publication of pemvidutide MASLD data in the Journal of Hepatology (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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BI Announces Triple Agonist for Obesity Treatment; Merck Initiates Ph2a Trial of Efinopegdutide in MASLD

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Boehringer Ingelheim and Gubra announced the launch of a Ph1 trial evaluating its triple agonist, BI 3034701, in obesity (view press release); and Merck initiated a Ph2a trial evaluating Q2W vs. QW administration of efinopegdutide (MK-6024) in MASLD (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on potential MOAs for BI’s triple agonist.

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ADA 2024 Key Press Releases (June 24)

On the final day of the ADA 2024 conference, nine cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, Adipo Therapeutics, Trinity Biotech, Alnylam, Viking, Teva, Teladoc Health, and CHMP. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements, including thoughts on the potential FLOW label.

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JPMorgan Raises $500M Venture Fund for New Obesity Therapies

JP Morgan reported its asset-management arm raised a $500M+ venture fund to invest in new weight-loss therapies (view article). According to the article, the fund (270 Life Sciences Private Capital Fund I) closed earlier this month and will have a focused approach on obesity. For context, in November 2023, JP Morgan analysts projected the global GLP-1RA market to reach over $100B by 2030, with GLP-1RA users in the US reaching 30M by the end of the decade (view report). Additionally, JP Morgan stated it has already made five investments, including a $100M Series A round for Enlaza Therapeutics in April 2024. Below, FENIX provides brief insight into JP Morgan’s venture fund.

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BI Partners with Walgreens for Clinical Trial Enrollment; Cytokinetics Initiates Pediatric Aficamten oHCM Study

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Boehringer Ingelheim announced a partnership with Walgreens for clinical trials, including obesity (view press release); and Cytokinetics announced the initiation of pediatric aficamten oHCM study, CEDAR-HCM (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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