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confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
Precision BioSciences' PBGENE-HBV shows durable HBsAg reduction in Phase 1; cash runway to H2 2027
PRECISION BIOSCIENCES INC
- Cohort 1 (0.2 mg/kg): well-tolerated; best HBsAg reductions of 56%, 69%, and 47% across three patients.
- Patient 1 maintained ~50% HBsAg reduction 7 months after initial dose, indicating durable antiviral editing.
- Cohort 2 (0.4 mg/kg) shows no Grade 3+ AEs; DMC approved escalation to Cohort 3.
- Cash runway extended to H2 2027 via ~$25M annual operating expense reduction program starting July 2025.
- Dr. Mark Sulkowski appointed Head Clinical Development Advisor for PBGENE-HBV and later-stage trials.