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Catalyst Pharma: Vamorolone Phase 1 shows glucocorticoid activity without immunosuppression at clinical doses
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
- Phase 1 study: vamorolone 300 mg vs deflazacort 0.9 mg/kg showed comparable cortisol suppression.
- No significant immunosuppressive effects at clinical doses (9 or 27 mg/kg/day); only at 40 mg/kg/day.
- Data support current vamorolone dosing in DMD and potential for broader chronic inflammatory indications.
- Study enrolled 24 healthy adults (Part A) and 36 volunteers (Part B) with ascending doses.