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Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing next-generation immunotherapeutics and vaccines addressing critical public health and biodefense needs. Leveraging the unique properties of its proprietary platform technologies, Altimmune is adept at swiftly designing product candidates targeting a range of diseases, including respiratory conditions, chronic infections, and cancer.
Altimmune's advanced Densigen™ T-cell platform technology is specifically designed to guide the immune system's response against complex disease targets by focusing on multiple antigens simultaneously. Another key platform, RespirVec™, uses needle-free intranasal delivery for faster and broader immunity against pathogens compared to traditional vaccines.
The company is also heavily involved in addressing obesity and liver diseases through its innovative peptide therapeutics. The lead product candidate, pemvidutide, is a GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist under development for obesity and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Pemvidutide has shown promising results in clinical trials, achieving significant weight loss and liver fat reduction. It has received Fast Track designation from the U.S. FDA for treating NASH, highlighting its potential to meet significant unmet medical needs.
Altimmune's pipeline also includes HepTcell™, an immunotherapeutic designed to achieve a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B. However, the company has recently decided to cease further development on HepTcell based on Phase 2 trial findings.
Financially, Altimmune maintains a robust cash position, enabling it to advance its clinical programs. Recent financial results indicate a focused investment in research and development, ensuring continued progress in its pipeline.
Significant recent achievements include:
- Positive top-line results from the 48-week MOMENTUM Phase 2 obesity trial of pemvidutide.
- Ongoing Phase 2b IMPACT trial of pemvidutide in MASH with top-line results expected in Q1 2025.
- Strong financial position with substantial cash reserves to support ongoing and future research activities.
Altimmune is poised at the forefront of developing transformative therapies for serious health conditions, potentially delivering significant advancements in patient care.
Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT) announced a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) call discussing its 12-week Phase 1 clinical trial of pemvidutide on September 30, 2021. The call will feature Dr. Stephen A. Harrison, an expert in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), who will review safety and weight loss data. In the trial, subjects taking pemvidutide achieved significant weight losses of 4.9%, 10.3%, and 9.0% across different doses, whereas the placebo group lost only 1.6%. No serious adverse events were reported. Altimmune positions this treatment as crucial for addressing obesity and NASH.
Altimmune has reported promising results from a Phase 1 trial of its investigational drug, pemvidutide, intended for obesity and NASH treatment. Subjects receiving the 1.8 mg dose achieved a mean weight loss of 10.3% over 12 weeks, with no treatment discontinuations due to adverse events. The drug was well-tolerated, and the IND for NASH has cleared FDA review. Future clinical studies, including a 12-week NAFLD trial, are set to commence soon. Altimmune plans to initiate a 48-week Phase 2 obesity trial in H1 2022.
Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT) announced the upcoming results of its 12-week Phase 1 clinical trial for ALT-801, aimed at treating obesity, to be released on September 28, 2021. The company will provide details during a conference call and webcast at 8:30 AM ET, which will also be available for replay on its website. This trial represents a significant step in Altimmune's development pipeline focused on obesity and liver diseases, part of its broader strategy to advance next-generation therapeutics.
Altimmune, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, will present at the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference from September 13-15, 2021. The presentation will be led by CEO Vipin Garg and CMO Scott Harris, with a pre-recorded session available on September 13 at 7 a.m. EST. Altimmune focuses on developing treatments for obesity and liver diseases, including therapies like ALT-801 for NASH and HepTcell™ for chronic hepatitis B. For further details, visit Altimmune's website.
Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT) has announced its financial results for Q2 2021, reporting a cash position of approximately $218 million, enabling ongoing development of its obesity and liver disease pipeline. The interim results from the ALT-801 Phase 1 trial showed a placebo-adjusted weight loss of 6.3% over six weeks. The 12-week data readout for ALT-801 is expected in September 2021, alongside plans for IND applications in NASH and obesity. Revenue was $0.1 million, down from $0.7 million YoY, with a net loss of $24.8 million for the quarter.
Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT) will announce its second quarter 2021 financial results on August 11, 2021. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 am E.T. to discuss the results and provide further business updates. The conference can be accessed via dial-in or webcast. Altimmune is focused on developing treatments for obesity and liver diseases, with a pipeline that includes therapies for NASH and chronic hepatitis B.
Altimmune (Nasdaq: ALT) has announced the discontinuation of its AdCOVID vaccine development after a Phase 1 trial revealed it was well tolerated but failed to generate adequate immune responses compared to existing COVID-19 vaccines. The focus will shift to advancing its obesity and liver disease programs, notably ALT-801 and HepTcell. Encouraging interim data from the ALT-801 trial indicate significant weight loss in overweight participants. Meanwhile, enrollment challenges in the T-COVID Phase 1/2 trial have led to the decision to halt further enrollment while evaluating future development options.
Altimmune announced interim results from its Phase 1 trial of ALT-801, a dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist, showing a significant 5.4% weight loss at 6 weeks with a 1.8 mg dose, exceeding the 2% target. The treatment was well-tolerated with low nausea rates. Further developments include plans to file an additional IND for an obesity program in 2021 and an anticipated 12-week data readout in Q3 2021. The trial aims to explore ALT-801's effects on liver fat and metabolic conditions, enhancing its therapeutic potential in tackling obesity and NASH.
Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, will participate in the 2021 Jefferies Virtual Healthcare Conference from June 1 to 4, 2021. The management team, including Vipin Garg, Scot Roberts, and Scott Harris, will present on June 2, 2021 at 11:30 am ET. Attendees can access the presentation through a webcast link on the Altimmune website. Altimmune focuses on developing intranasal vaccines and therapies for various diseases, including its COVID-19 vaccine, AdCOVID™.
Altimmune reported promising preclinical results for its AdCOVID vaccine against the South African variant B.1.351. The neutralizing titers against this variant were only 4.4-fold lower than those against the original SARS-CoV-2 strain after a single intranasal dose. A booster dose further narrowed this gap to 1.8-fold. The study also highlighted strong mucosal immunity, suggesting that AdCOVID could effectively combat variants while simplifying vaccination strategies. The company aims to report Phase 1 trial data in June 2021, with a focus on its potential to provide broad immune responses.
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