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Disc Medicine initial Phase 1b/2 data: DISC-0974 shows dose-dependent hepcidin reduction and Hb improvement in MF anemia
Disc Medicine, Inc.
- DISC-0974 reduced serum hepcidin >75% and increased serum iron >75% at 28 mg dose.
- 57% (4/7) of evaluable non-transfusion-dependent patients achieved ≥1.5 g/dL hemoglobin increase.
- One of two transfusion-dependent patients achieved transfusion independence per Gale Criteria.
- Hematologic activity observed regardless of concomitant JAK inhibitor use; drug generally well-tolerated.
- Data presented at ASH 2023; dose escalation ongoing with 11 evaluable subjects from three dose levels.