Daré Bioscience’s DARE-LARC1 Platform Technology Achieves Proof-of-Concept Device that has Transformative Potential for Women’s Health as well as in Treating a Broad Range of Diseases
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The recent announcement by Daré Bioscience regarding the proof of concept for DARE-LARC1 and its underlying drug delivery platform signifies a noteworthy advancement in the field of drug delivery systems. The technology's ability to administer therapeutic doses over extended periods through a single device could revolutionize the management of chronic conditions that require frequent dosing or regular injections, such as diabetes and obesity. This innovation is poised to reduce the treatment burden significantly, enhancing patient compliance and outcomes. The involvement of renowned MIT researchers in the development of this technology adds credibility to its scientific foundation and potential efficacy.
From a medical research perspective, the device's capability for precision dosing, extended duration, wireless control and smartphone integration, represents a leap forward in personalized medicine. The potential for this technology to be the first user-paused and resumed contraceptive device also indicates a unique selling proposition in the women's health market. However, the transition from technological proof of concept to successful human clinical trials and ultimately to market will require rigorous testing to ensure safety, efficacy and user acceptability. The long-term impact of this technology on patient health and the healthcare system will depend on these factors, as well as cost-effectiveness and accessibility in diverse populations.
From an industry perspective, Daré Bioscience's strategic move to explore partnering opportunities for the application of their drug delivery platform beyond reproductive health is a strategic endeavor to tap into the larger market of chronic disease management. Chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity represent a significant portion of the global healthcare burden and innovations that can simplify and improve treatment regimens have the potential for substantial market uptake. The market for long-acting, reversible contraceptives (LARCs) is already well-established and the introduction of a device with the advanced features of DARE-LARC1 could disrupt existing market dynamics and create a new niche.
Furthermore, the decision to seek strategic partnerships is indicative of the company's recognition of the need for collaboration to navigate the regulatory landscape, scale-up manufacturing and access established distribution channels. The successful commercialization of this platform could lead to increased market share and revenue streams for Daré Bioscience and its potential partners. The financial implications for stakeholders, including investors, will hinge on the company's ability to secure advantageous partnerships, navigate the regulatory approval process and effectively commercialize the technology.
Investors in the biotechnology sector closely monitor advancements such as Daré Bioscience's drug delivery platform due to their potential to disrupt markets and generate significant returns. The announcement of a proof of concept for a versatile platform with applications in various therapeutic areas could have positive implications for the company's stock valuation. The company's focus on conditions with high prevalence and chronicity, such as diabetes and obesity, indicates an opportunity for considerable financial growth if the technology is successfully brought to market.
However, it is crucial to consider the costs associated with the research and development of such innovative technologies. While the company has secured foundation grant funding for the development of DARE-LARC1, the financial investment required for IND-enabling studies, clinical trials and potential commercialization will be substantial. Investors should weigh the risks associated with the long development timelines and the uncertainty of regulatory approval against the potential high reward of addressing unmet medical needs with a breakthrough technology. The announcement may lead to short-term stock volatility as the market reacts to the news, but the long-term financial impact will be determined by the company's success in clinical trials and its ability to secure strategic partnerships.
Strategic Process Underway to Explore Partnering Opportunities for Additional Indications such as with GLP-1s for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders and Other Conditions Requiring Precise, Prolonged Treatment
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daré Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: DARE), a leader in women’s health innovation, today announced that it has achieved technological proof of concept for DARE-LARC1 and the underlying innovative drug delivery platform designed to store and precisely deliver therapeutic doses over months or years through a single device. This milestone reflects the drug delivery platform’s potential to address the treatment burden for various conditions where treatment requires frequent dosing or regular injections.
The technology behind this drug delivery platform was originally developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology by renowned researchers Robert Langer, Ph.D. and Michael J. Cima, Ph.D. and was previously validated in a first-in-human study in osteoporosis patients using an earlier prototype. Daré has since made significant technological enhancements to the design and integration of custom electronics, hardware, and software to achieve drug delivery targets while incorporating user feedback to optimize form and function. Daré’s progress has resulted in a highly versatile platform technology with potential to address meaningful unmet needs in reproductive health as well as other therapeutic areas including diabetes, obesity, and other conditions requiring precise and prolonged treatment.
“The team has made incredible progress in the last 12 months, culminating with fully integrated and functional test devices that will be used for IND enabling studies,” said Elizabeth Proos, Vice President, Product Development of Daré Bioscience. “We believe that we have realized a true technological achievement with this platform, and we are excited to be one step closer to human clinical trials.”
“We are excited to have reached this meaningful inflection point in the DARE-LARC1 program and see the potential that this technology has to reshape the long-acting contraceptive category in women’s health, as well as its potential to transform treatment for certain chronic conditions,” said Sabrina Martucci Johnson, President and CEO of Daré Bioscience. “With potential to be the first and only contraceptive device that can be paused and resumed by the user, it will offer the convenience of short-acting methods with the security of long-acting methods. The technological development milestones we achieved over the past year in particular position us to now begin strategic discussions with pharmaceutical companies working to address chronic conditions, including metabolic disorders, leveraging the platform’s potential to precisely deliver a wide array of active pharmaceutical ingredients over longer durations with a lower burden for patients.”
To support development opportunities outside of the reproductive health category, including diabetes, obesity, and other conditions requiring precise and prolonged treatment, Daré plans to begin strategic discussions with potential industry partners.
Daré is currently developing the platform technology internally with funding from a foundation grant in DARE-LARC1, a potential new class of long-acting, reversible contraceptive (LARC). If successful, DARE-LARC1 could provide women with unparalleled control over the management of their fertility to better meet specific individual family planning goals and objectives. As with other types of LARC products, investigational DARE-LARC1 is intended to provide effective contraception for an extended period without requiring day-to-day effort. Unlike current LARC products, DARE-LARC1’s innovative features include precision dosing, extended device duration and wireless control. DARE-LARC1 utilizes levonorgestrel, which is the active pharmaceutical ingredient in a number of FDA-approved birth control methods.
Key features of the implant technology include:
- Precision dosing: Unique design allows for precise dose timing and amount using individually addressable drug micro-reservoirs.
- Extended duration and dosing interval control: The ability to house up to hundreds of individual doses means a single device can provide dosing over months to years.
- No external charging or recharging required: A custom implant grade battery is designed to last for up to 20 years, depending on the application.
- Upgradable platform: Device software can be updated without removal or replacement of the implant.
- Two-way communication: Smart technology can respond wirelessly to queries from an external communication device to provide status updates, modify dosing, and deliver other application specific information.
- Smartphone integration: Platform can be paired with custom mobile apps designed for each application to create a personalized experience for the user.
About Daré Bioscience
Daré Bioscience is a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing innovative products for women’s health. The company’s mission is to identify, develop and bring to market a diverse portfolio of differentiated therapies that prioritize women's health and well-being, expand treatment options, and improve outcomes, primarily in the areas of contraception, vaginal health, reproductive health, menopause, sexual health and fertility.
Daré’s first FDA-approved product, XACIATO™ (clindamycin phosphate) vaginal gel
Daré Bioscience leadership has been named on the Medicine Maker’s Power List and Endpoints News’ Women in Biopharma 2022. In 2023, Daré's CEO was honored as one of Fierce Pharma’s Most Influential People in Biopharma for Daré’s contributions to innovation and advocacy in the women’s health space. Daré Bioscience placed #1 in the Small Company category of the San Diego Business Journal’s 2023 Best Places to Work Awards.
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