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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 (Nasdaq: ALT) has announced that its management team will present at two significant scientific conferences in May 2021. Scot Roberts, Ph.D. and Dr. Sarah K. Browne will discuss the AdCOVID™ intranasal COVID-19 vaccine at the World Vaccine Congress from May 4-7, 2021. Additionally, Dr. Scott Harris will present on HepTcell™, a therapy for chronic hepatitis B, at the Chronic Hepatitis B Drug Development Virtual Summit on May 5-6, 2021. Presentation materials will be available on the Altimmune website.
AVG Group Sarl has made a strategic investment of approximately NOK 80,000,000 in Alternus Energy Group PLC, bolstering its position in the Nordic renewable energy sector. Alternus aims to become one of the largest pan-European solar operators by the end of the decade. This partnership will enable AVG to provide further financing and expertise in solar technology, enhancing Alternus's operations in Norway. Currently, Alternus has a portfolio of 39 solar parks with over 140 MWp capacity and plans to acquire an additional 1.2 GW of projects by 2023, aiming for over 2 GW by 2025.
Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT) announced results from its Phase 1b trial evaluating the safety and immunogenicity of its intranasal anthrax vaccine candidate, NasoShield. The trial, supported by BARDA, involved 42 healthy volunteers. Key findings indicated significant serum binding antibody responses to the protective antigen compared to placebo. However, responses blocking anthrax toxin were lower than in previous studies with BioThrax. Importantly, 80% of subjects exhibited mucosal IgA responses. The vaccine was well-tolerated. Next steps will involve discussions with BARDA regarding further development funding.
Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT) announced a collaboration with Summit Biosciences to manufacture a metered multidose nasal spray for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, AdCOVID. This innovation aims to provide an easy vaccination method, especially in high-demand areas, benefiting from room temperature stability. Currently in a Phase 1 trial, AdCOVID is designed to generate systemic and mucosal immunity against SARS-CoV-2. Positive results from preclinical studies show strong immune responses and high protection rates.
Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT) announced promising preclinical results for its intranasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate, AdCOVID. Conducted in collaboration with the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Saint Louis University, the studies demonstrated 100% protection against lethal SARS-CoV-2 challenges in mice and over a 1000-fold reduction in viral replication post-infection. Antibody responses were durable for at least six months. The Phase 1 clinical trial has begun with data expected in Q2 2021, highlighting AdCOVID’s potential as a leading vaccine candidate.
Altimmune, Inc. expands its collaboration with Lonza to establish a dedicated suite for the production of its AdCOVID vaccine candidate at Lonza's Houston facility. This agreement aims to enhance manufacturing capacity for the intranasal COVID-19 vaccine, addressing current supply challenges. Altimmune is in Phase 1 trials of AdCOVID, with data expected in Q2 2021. The vaccine promises easy storage and a potential one-year immunity after a single dose. Preclinical studies suggest significant immune response activation, positioning AdCOVID as a potential leader in COVID-19 vaccination strategies.
Altimmune announced management presentations at two upcoming conferences. A fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright Global Life Sciences Conference will take place on March 9, 2021, featuring CEO Vipin Garg and other executives. Additionally, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Scott Harris will present at the NASH-TAG Conference on March 13, 2021, discussing dual GLP-1 agonists for treating liver dysfunction in NASH. Webcast links for both events are available on Altimmune's website, providing further insights into their innovative pipeline.
Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT) has initiated enrollment in a Phase 1 clinical trial for AdCOVID, a single-dose intranasal COVID-19 vaccine aimed at generating both systemic and local immunity. The trial targets up to 180 healthy adults aged 18-55 to assess safety and immunogenicity. Results from preclinical studies show promising mucosal immunity responses, crucial for virus transmission prevention. The trial's full data readout is expected by Q2 2021, with the potential for room temperature stability enhancing distribution efficiency.
Altimmune announced the commencement of enrollment in its Phase 1 clinical trial for AdCOVID, a novel intranasal COVID-19 vaccine. The company reported a significant increase in cash reserves to $216 million, up from $37 million year-over-year. Revenue rose to $8.2 million, driven by U.S. government contracts. However, net loss attributed to common stockholders increased to $49 million, reflecting higher R&D and administrative expenses. The company is advancing multiple clinical trials, including ALT-801 and T-COVID, with data readouts expected in 2021.
Altimmune plans to report its full year 2020 financial results on February 25, 2021. The company will hold a conference call at 8:30 AM ET to discuss these results and provide a business update. Altimmune focuses on developing intranasal vaccines and immune modulating therapies, with a diverse pipeline including products for COVID-19, anthrax, influenza, and liver disease. The company's offerings include AdCOVID™, NasoShield™, NasoVAX™, T-COVID™, ALT-801, and HepTcell™.
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