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Altimmune Phase 1 pemvidutide shows 10.3% mean weight loss at 1.8 mg; NASH IND cleared
Altimmune, Inc.
- Mean weight loss of 10.3% at 1.8 mg dose vs. 1.6% placebo; 100% of subjects lost ≥5%.
- No discontinuations due to adverse events; side effects mild-to-moderate, no dose titration needed.
- FDA cleared IND for NASH; 12-week NAFLD liver fat trial to start soon.
- Phase 2 obesity trial (48-week) planned for H1 2022; diabetes trial expected Q4 2021.
- Favorable trends in blood pressure, lipids, HOMA-IR; ketone bodies rise supports glucagon mechanism.