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Assembly Bio reports positive Phase 1a data for ABI-4334; to partner core inhibitor portfolio, focus on ABI-5366
ASSEMBLY BIOSCIENCES, INC.
- ABI-4334 200 mg QD projected >30x protein-adjusted EC50 for cccDNA; half-life supports once-daily dosing.
- Phase 1a safety: mild-to-moderate AEs, no pattern, no clinically significant ECG abnormalities.
- Company will partner core inhibitor portfolio; no further internal clinical development for HBV cure.
- Prioritizing ABI-5366 (genital herpes) with Phase 1 expected H1 2024; second candidate by end of 2024.
- Cash runway extended into Q3 2024 due to reprioritization.