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SYNLOGIC, INC. (SYBX): restructuring charge — Synlogic: SYNB1353 achieves proof of mechanism in HCU; cuts workforce 25%
SYNLOGIC, INC.
- SYNB1353 reduced plasma methionine AUC by -24.8% and -26.2% at 1x10^12 dose vs placebo -2.1% in Phase 1.
- FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation to SYNB1353 for homocystinuria, offering market exclusivity potential.
- Workforce reduced by ~25% to extend cash runway into H2 2024; severance costs estimated at $0.8M.
- Proof-of-concept data for SYNB8802 in enteric hyperoxaluria expected in Q4 2022.
- Phase 3 pivotal study of SYNB1934 for PKU on track to initiate in H1 2023.