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Lexeo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXEO) is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company focused on developing innovative gene therapies for genetically defined cardiovascular diseases and APOE4-associated Alzheimer's disease. The company's primary aim is to transform healthcare by leveraging pioneering science and delivering one-time treatments for conditions with significant unmet medical needs.
Lexeo's pipeline includes several promising gene therapy candidates at various stages of development. For instance, LX2020 is an AAVrh10-based gene therapy designed to treat PKP2-ACM, a genetic cardiovascular disorder with no current approved treatments. The compound has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the FDA, highlighting its potential to address a serious and life-threatening disease. The planned Phase 1/2 trial, HEROIC-PKP2, aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LX2020 in adult patients.
Another key candidate is LX2006, an AAV-based gene therapy for FA cardiomyopathy, a leading cause of death among Friedreich ataxia (FA) patients. LX2006 has also garnered Orphan Drug, Rare Pediatric Disease, and Fast Track designations from the FDA. The ongoing SUNRISE-FA trial is assessing the safety and preliminary efficacy of LX2006, with long-term data collection planned for five years post-treatment.
Recent developments have seen Lexeo securing significant investments through a private placement, extending its financial runway into 2027. This financing round was co-led by Braidwell LP and Adage Capital Partners LP, with participation from other notable investors such as RA Capital Management and Novo Holdings A/S. The funds will be utilized to advance ongoing clinical stage programs and support general corporate purposes.
Additionally, Lexeo has entered into an in-license agreement with Cornell University to expedite the development of LX2006 for FA cardiomyopathy. This agreement provides Lexeo with access to current and future data from an ongoing Phase 1A trial, potentially accelerating regulatory engagements and enhancing the overall data package for LX2006.
Under the leadership of CEO R. Nolan Townsend, Lexeo Therapeutics is committed to advancing its pipeline through rigorous clinical evaluations, aiming to deliver transformative therapies for patients suffering from severe genetic disorders. The company's New York City headquarters serve as a hub for its innovative research and development activities.
Lexeo Therapeutics (Nasdaq: LXEO) has appointed Dr. Kyle Rasbach as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Rasbach joins the clinical stage genetic medicine company with extensive experience in life sciences, including roles as Chief Business Officer at Zentalis Pharmaceuticals and Portfolio Manager at Eventide Asset Management's $1.8 billion healthcare & life sciences fund.
Prior positions include Managing Partner at Pappas Capital, Vice President at T. Rowe Price managing over $40 billion in investments, and Vice President at Cowen and Company. Dr. Rasbach holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, a PharmD, and an MBA, joining Lexeo ahead of multiple anticipated catalysts across its gene therapy programs.
Satellos Bioscience (TSX:MSCL, OTCQB:MSCLF) announces participation in a live investor webinar focused on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) on December 4, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET. The webinar will feature key opinion leaders discussing three main topics: new treatment approaches for DMD, patient navigation of clinical trials, and Satellos' novel small molecule approach focusing on muscle regeneration.
Featured speakers include Elijah Stacy, a DMD patient advocate and Founder of Destroy Duchenne, Dr. Michael Rudnicki, Scientific Founder of Satellos and Director of Regenerative Medicine at Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and Dr. Jordan Dubow, Satellos' CMO. The event will include a Q&A session and is free to attend.
Lexeo Therapeutics (NASDAQ: LXEO) reported key developments and Q3 2024 financial results. The company reached FDA alignment on registrational endpoints for LX2006 and received RMAT designation for treating Friedreich ataxia cardiomyopathy. Enrollment was completed for the LX2006 SUNRISE-FA Phase 1/2 trial and cohort 1 of LX2020 HEROIC-PKP2 trial. Financial highlights include cash position of $157.0 million expected to fund operations into 2027, R&D expenses of $23.4 million, and a net loss of $29.5 million ($0.89 per share) for Q3 2024.
Lexeo Therapeutics announced positive interim results from their Phase 1/2 study of LX1001, a gene therapy for APOE4-associated Alzheimer's disease. The therapy demonstrated dose-dependent increases in neuroprotective APOE2 protein expression and improvements in AD-associated tau biomarkers. The study, which enrolled fifteen patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild/moderate AD, showed consistent reductions in CSF tau biomarkers and tau PET in most participants. LX1001 exhibited a favorable safety profile with no reports of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA). Notably, participants with moderate AD showed the most improvement across various biomarker endpoints.
Lexeo Therapeutics (Nasdaq: LXEO) will present interim data from its Phase 1/2 trial of LX1001 at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) conference in Madrid, Spain. The presentation will include new safety and biomarker data from four dose cohorts of LX1001, an AAVrh10-based gene therapy designed to deliver the protective APOE2 gene to APOE4 homozygotes with Alzheimer's disease.
The trial, which completed enrollment in Q4 2023, evaluates safety and tolerability in 15 patients with Alzheimer's disease and two copies of the APOE4 allele. The presentation will review safety and efficacy measures, including protein expression and tau and amyloid biomarkers. It will feature 12-month data for Cohorts 1-3 and 6-month data for Cohort 4.
Lexeo Therapeutics (Nasdaq: LXEO), a clinical stage genetic medicine company, has announced its participation in several upcoming investor conferences. The company, which focuses on developing treatments for genetically defined cardiovascular diseases and APOE4-associated Alzheimer's disease, will be presenting at four major healthcare and investment events in September and October 2024:
- H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference on September 9
- Baird 2024 Global Healthcare Conference on September 10
- Cantor 2024 Global Healthcare Conference on September 18
- Chardan's 8th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference on October 1
All presentations will be webcast live and available for replay on the company's website under the Investors section.
Lexeo Therapeutics (Nasdaq: LXEO) reported Q2 2024 financial results and operational highlights. Key points include:
1. Positive interim data from Phase 1/2 studies of LX2006 for Friedreich ataxia (FA) cardiomyopathy, showing good tolerability and sustained treatment effect.
2. Initiated FDA engagements on surrogate endpoints for LX2006 registrational study.
3. Phase 1/2 trial of LX2020 (HEROIC-PKP2) recruiting patients; data update expected in 2H 2024.
4. Cash position of $175.0 million, expected to fund operations into 2027.
5. Q2 2024 financial results: R&D expenses $16.6M, G&A expenses $7.0M, net loss $21.2M ($0.64 per share).
6. Upcoming milestones for LX2006, LX2020, LX1001, and LX2021 programs.
Lexeo Therapeutics (Nasdaq: LXEO) announced positive interim data for LX2006, a treatment for Friedreich ataxia (FA) cardiomyopathy. Key findings from Phase 1/2 trials include:
1. Mean LVMI reduction of 11.4% at 12 months and 18.3% at 18 months in participants with elevated baseline LVMI.
2. 75% of participants with elevated baseline LVMI achieved >10% reduction at 12 months.
3. Consistent improvements in cardiac status measures, including LV wall thickness and troponin I.
4. Increased post-treatment frataxin expression in all evaluated participants.
5. LX2006 was well-tolerated with no treatment-related serious adverse events.
The company is proceeding to Cohort 3 in the SUNRISE-FA trial, with one participant dosed to date.
Lexeo Therapeutics announced an investor webcast on July 15, 2024, to present interim Phase 1/2 clinical data for LX2006, a gene therapy targeting Friedreich ataxia cardiomyopathy. The webcast will cover the natural history of the disease, clinically meaningful endpoints, interim data from the ongoing SUNRISE-FA trial, and next steps for the program. The SUNRISE-FA trial is a 52-week, dose-ascending, open-label study evaluating LX2006's safety and efficacy. Additionally, Weill Cornell Medicine is conducting a similar Phase 1A trial. Lexeo licensed key intellectual property from Weill Cornell in April 2024.
Lexeo Therapeutics (Nasdaq: LXEO) has appointed Tim Van Hauwermeiren to its Board of Directors as an independent, non-executive director. Van Hauwermeiren, co-founder and CEO of argenx SE, brings over 20 years of experience in biotech and business development. He has been instrumental in argenx's growth, securing over $4 billion in funding and expanding its commercial footprint globally. His addition aims to bolster Lexeo's transition from clinical to commercial stages. Lexeo's CEO, R. Nolan Townsend, expressed enthusiasm for Van Hauwermeiren's strategic insights and leadership experience. Van Hauwermeiren also holds board positions at iTeos Pharmaceuticals and previously at RayzeBio.
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