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Upstream Bio details Phase 3 strategy for verekitug; positive Phase 2 asthma and CRSwNP data
Upstream Bio, Inc.
- Phase 3 development plan for verekitug: high-dose quarterly regimen (up to 400 mg q12w) in severe asthma and CRSwNP; initiation in Q1 2027.
- Phase 2 VALIANT asthma trial met primary endpoint: AAER reduction 56% (p<0.0003) with 100 mg q12w; safety profile favorable.
- Phase 2 VIBRANT CRSwNP data: placebo-adjusted NPS reduction -1.95 (WOCF) and NCS reduction -0.96 at week 24.
- Cash position $341.5M as of Dec 31, 2025, expected to fund operations through 2027.
- Q4 2025 net loss $42.5M vs $21.2M a year ago; R&D expenses rose to $40.2M.