New Preclinical Data for EDP-235, Enanta’s Oral Coronavirus Protease Inhibitor Designed for the Treatment of COVID-19, to be Presented at IDWeek™ 2022

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Enanta Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ENTA) announced new preclinical data for EDP-235, its oral coronavirus protease inhibitor aimed at treating COVID-19, to be presented at IDWeek 2022 from October 19-23, 2022, in Washington, DC. An oral presentation is scheduled for October 21, 2022, at 12:15 PM ET, discussing EDP-235's potential to mitigate cytokine storms in high-risk COVID-19 patients. Enanta continues its focus on small molecule drugs for viral infections and liver diseases, supported by royalties from its collaboration with AbbVie on hepatitis C virus products.

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• Presentation of promising preclinical data for EDP-235 at IDWeek 2022.
• Potential of EDP-235 to mitigate cytokine storms in high-risk COVID-19 patients.
• Ongoing funding from royalties related to hepatitis C treatments.

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• None.

WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTA), a clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to creating small molecule drugs for viral infections and liver diseases, today announced that new preclinical data for EDP-235, its lead oral coronavirus protease inhibitor specifically designed for the treatment of COVID-19, will be presented at IDWeek 2022 being held October 19 – 23, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Oral Presentation
Date: Friday, October 21, 2022
Time: 12:15 – 12:45 PM ET
Session Title: Rapid Fire Poster Session: COVID-19 Clinical Issues
Session Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC, Hot Zone Arenas
Presentation Title: “EDP-235, A Potent and Once-Daily Oral Antiviral, Demonstrates Excellent Penetration into Macrophages and Monocytes, with the Potential for Mitigation of Cytokine Storm in High-Risk COVID-19 Patients”
Presenter: Li-Juan Jiang, Ph.D.

Poster Presentation
Date: Friday, October 21, 2022
Time: 12:15 – 1:30 PM ET
Session Title: COVID-19: Treatment
Session Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC
Poster #1123: “EDP-235, A Potent and Once-Daily Oral Antiviral, Demonstrates Excellent Penetration into Macrophages and Monocytes, with the Potential for Mitigation of Cytokine Storm in High-Risk COVID-19 Patients”
Presenter: Li-Juan Jiang, Ph.D.

Posters will be available to view on the conference platform during the conference. Further information about IDWeek 2022 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 and liver diseases. Enanta’s research and development programs include clinical candidates currently in development for the following disease targets: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). Enanta is also conducting research in 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 is EDP-235 and its purpose?

EDP-235 is an oral coronavirus protease inhibitor developed by Enanta Pharmaceuticals for treating COVID-19.

When will the new preclinical data for EDP-235 be presented?

The preclinical data for EDP-235 will be presented at IDWeek 2022 on October 21, 2022.

Where will the IDWeek 2022 conference be held?

IDWeek 2022 will be held in Washington, DC, from October 19 to October 23, 2022.

What are the implications of EDP-235's data presentation for the market?

The data presentation could indicate advances in COVID-19 treatment options, potentially influencing market perception of Enanta Pharmaceuticals.

Who is presenting the EDP-235 data at IDWeek 2022?

Dr. Li-Juan Jiang will present the data for EDP-235 at the conference.