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Arbutus reports preliminary AB-729 + IFN data at EASL; HBsAg declines seen
Arbutus Biopharma Corp
- Mean HBsAg decline of 1.6 log10 at week 24 during AB-729 lead-in phase.
- 93% of patients (38/41) achieved HBsAg <100 IU/mL during treatment period.
- Four patients reached HBsAg below LLOQ during IFN treatment; no sustained seroclearance yet.
- No serious adverse events, discontinuations, or AB-729-related discontinuations reported.
- Trial ongoing; three patients evaluated to stop NA therapy, one met criteria to stop.