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Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTGX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its proprietary technology platform to discover and develop novel peptide-based drugs. The company's primary focus is on creating first-in-class oral targeted therapies that inhibit biological pathways currently addressed by injectable antibody drugs. This innovative approach aims to treat significant unmet medical needs, particularly in the areas of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other autoimmune diseases.
Protagonist's lead peptide product candidates, PTG-100 and PTG-200, are designed to transform treatment paradigms for conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. PTG-100, an oral peptide alpha-4-beta-7 integrin antagonist, is in a global Phase 2b clinical trial for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. PTG-200, a first-in-class oral interleukin-23 receptor antagonist, is also progressing through clinical trials.
Another key asset, JNJ-2113 (formerly PN-235), achieved primary and secondary endpoints in the Phase 2b FRONTIER 1 trial for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. This drug is part of an extensive clinical development program, including multiple Phase 3 studies under the ICONIC program. JNJ-2113 is also being evaluated in a Phase 2b ANTHEM-UC study for ulcerative colitis.
Protagonist's pipeline also includes Rusfertide (PTG-300), an injectable hepcidin mimetic currently in Phase 3 development for polycythemia vera. The REVIVE Phase 2 study demonstrated that rusfertide effectively maintains hematocrit control and reduces the need for phlebotomies in patients.
The company has established significant partnerships to further its clinical programs. Notably, Protagonist collaborates with Johnson & Johnson and Takeda Pharmaceuticals to co-develop and co-commercialize its lead candidates, expanding its reach and impact in the biopharmaceutical landscape.
Protagonist continues to drive innovation with its ongoing discovery efforts, aiming to develop additional oral peptides targeting validated biological pathways. With a robust pipeline and strategic collaborations, Protagonist Therapeutics is poised to make substantial contributions to the treatment of autoimmune and hematological diseases.
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. announced that their President and CEO, Dinesh V. Patel, Ph.D., will participate in the Citizens JMP Life Sciences Conference and the Capital One 1st Annual Biotech/Biopharma Disruptors Event in New York City on May 13-14, 2024.
Protagonist Therapeutics reported strong financial results for Q1 2024 and significant corporate developments, including a partnership with Takeda for rusfertide, completion of Phase 3 trials for JNJ-2113, and upcoming milestones for the oral IL-17 program. The company's cash reserves remain healthy, with license and collaboration revenue of $255 million.