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Assembly Bio prioritizes ABI-4334, pauses ABI-H3733 on chronic toxicology finding; Q4 2022 net loss $93.1M
ASSEMBLY BIOSCIENCES, INC.
- Phase 1a for ABI-4334 complete for single-dose and 100mg multiple-dose; half-life supports once-daily dosing; 200mg data expected April.
- Phase 1b for ABI-H3733: all 7 HBeAg-negative patients achieved HBV DNA below LLOQ by day 21; chronic toxicology in one species halted program.
- Net loss $93.1M ($1.92/share) for FY2022 vs $129.9M ($3.00/share) in 2021; cash $91.6M as of Dec 31, 2022, funding into mid-2024.
- Second development candidate nomination expected in 2023; IND/CTA for herpesvirus candidate ABI-5366 planned for first half 2024.
- CEO Jason Okazaki appointed as previously reported; no new leadership change in this filing.