Enanta Pharmaceuticals to Present Data at the 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID)

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Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTA) has announced the presentation of data for its leading antiviral candidates EDP-235 and EDP-323 at the 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) from April 15-18, 2023, in Copenhagen. EDP-235 is a 3CL protease inhibitor aimed at treating COVID-19, while EDP-323 targets respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Presentations will occur on April 17, with EDP-235's poster focusing on its potential for treating Long COVID, and EDP-323's poster detailing its pharmacokinetics. These developments underscore Enanta's commitment to advancing treatments for viral infections.

WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTA), a clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to creating small molecule drugs for viral infections, today announced that data for EDP-235, its lead 3CL protease inhibitor specifically designed as an oral, once-daily treatment for COVID-19, and EDP-323, its L-protein inhibitor in development for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), will be presented at the 33^rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) being held April 15-18 both virtually and at the Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Poster Presentations:
Date: Monday, April 17, 2023
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Session Title: 12e. Drug development and treatment modalities (including in vitro, animal, clinical trials, resistance)
Poster Number: P2633
Title: “EDP-235, a Potent, Once-Daily, Oral Antiviral, Demonstrates Potential for Treatment and Prevention of Long COVID”
Presenter: Yang Li, Ph.D.

Date: Monday, April 17, 2023
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CEST
Session Title: 1c. Influenza and respiratory viruses (including diagnostics and epidemiology, antiviral drugs, vaccines, treatment and susceptibility/resistance)
Poster Number: P2844
Title: “Pharmacokinetics of EDP-323, a Potent, Once-Daily, Oral Antiviral Treatment for Respiratory Syncytial Virus”
Presenter: Lisha Xu

Posters will be available to view on the conference platform during the conference. Further information about ECCMID 2023 can be found here.

About Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Enanta is using its robust, chemistry-driven approach and drug discovery capabilities to become a leader in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of viral infections. Enanta’s research and development programs include clinical candidates for the following disease targets: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). Enanta is also conducting research on a single agent targeting both RSV and human metapneumovirus (hMPV).

Enanta’s research and development activities are funded by royalties from hepatitis C virus (HCV) products developed under its collaboration with AbbVie. Glecaprevir, a protease inhibitor discovered by Enanta, is part of one of the leading treatment regimens for curing chronic HCV infection and is sold by AbbVie in numerous countries under the tradenames MAVYRET® (U.S.) and MAVIRET® (ex-U.S.) (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir). Please visit www.enanta.com for more information.

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FAQ

What will Enanta Pharmaceuticals present at ECCMID 2023?

Enanta Pharmaceuticals will present data for EDP-235, an antiviral for COVID-19, and EDP-323, an antiviral for RSV, at ECCMID 2023.

When is Enanta's presentation scheduled at ECCMID?

Enanta's presentations are scheduled for April 17, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. CEST.

What is EDP-235's significance in COVID-19 treatment?

EDP-235 is designed as a potent, once-daily oral antiviral that shows potential for treating and preventing Long COVID.

What does EDP-323 target?

EDP-323 is focused on treating respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as a once-daily oral antiviral.

Where will ECCMID 2023 take place?

ECCMID 2023 will be held both virtually and at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark.