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Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN) is a specialized biopharmaceutical company based in Cranbury, New Jersey. The company focuses on developing first-in-class medicines that target the melanocortin and natriuretic peptide receptor systems. These therapies are aimed at treating a variety of diseases with significant unmet medical needs and commercial potential.
The company's lead product is Vyleesi, a melanocortin receptor agonist for premenopausal women suffering from hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Recently, Palatin announced the divestiture of Vyleesi to better focus on its robust development and clinical pipeline.
Palatin is also advancing several promising candidates through clinical trials:
- PL9643: A melanocortin receptor agonist for treating dry eye disease (DED). The company recently reported successful results from its Phase 3 MELODY-1 trial, demonstrating significant efficacy and safety.
- PL8177: This selective melanocortin receptor 1 (MC1R) agonist peptide has completed Phase 1 trials for inflammatory bowel diseases and systemic non-infectious uveitis. It is being further developed for treating COVID-19.
- PL3994: A natriuretic peptide receptor (NPR)-A agonist aimed at treating cardiovascular diseases and other conditions.
Palatin’s strategic focus is on developing targeted, receptor-specific product candidates and forming marketing collaborations with industry leaders to maximize their commercial potential. The company's research and development efforts are guided by a commitment to innovative science and a focus on areas with high probability of success and differentiation.
Financially, Palatin has shown strong operational progress. As of the latest fiscal quarter, the company announced a substantial cash position, ensuring the funding of its ongoing projects into the second half of 2024. The company's leadership believes that their internal research and development efforts, concentrating on melanocortin receptor-based therapies, hold significant promise for the treatment of various conditions, including obesity and erectile dysfunction.
Palatin’s approach to biopharmaceutical development underscores a commitment to addressing significant medical needs through innovative receptor-specific therapies. For more information, visit www.Palatin.com and follow them on Twitter at @PalatinTech.
Palatin Technologies, a biopharmaceutical company, announced a warrant inducement agreement with an institutional investor, resulting in the exercise of warrants for gross proceeds of approximately $6.1 million.
The agreement involves 3,233,277 shares of common stock at an amended price of $1.88 per share. The investor will receive unregistered Series A and Series B warrants, expiring five years from the closing date. The proceeds will support working capital and general corporate purposes.
The transaction is expected to close around June 24, 2024, pending customary conditions. The issued warrants are unregistered under the Securities Act of 1933.
Palatin Technologies has initiated a Phase 2 clinical study of bremelanotide (BMT) co-administered with a PDE5 inhibitor (PDE5i) for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) in patients unresponsive to PDE5i monotherapy. With 30-40% of ED patients not responding to current PDE5i treatments, this study aims to address significant unmet medical needs. The trial will involve around 50 patients and assess the safety and efficacy of the combination therapy. Topline data from the study is anticipated by the end of 2024. The study is FDA and IRB approved. Furthermore, a Phase 3 clinical study of a new co-formulated BMT plus PDE5i is expected to start in the first half of 2025. ED affects approximately 30 million men in the U.S., and current PDE5i monotherapy represents over $4 billion in annual sales but is ineffective for a significant portion of patients.
Palatin Technologies (NYSE American: PTN) has initiated a Phase 2 clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of bremelanotide, a melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) agonist, co-administered with tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) in obese patients. The trial aims to demonstrate the safety and improved efficacy of this combination in reducing body weight. The study, cleared by the FDA, involves 60 patients across five U.S. sites, with topline data expected by the end of 2024. Palatin believes this combination could lead to significant weight loss with improved tolerability, addressing the high discontinuation rates associated with current GLP-1 treatments. The company is also exploring additional studies for metabolic conditions and rare genetic diseases of obesity.
Palatin Technologies announced its Q3 FY2024 financial results and corporate updates. The company reported successful Phase 3 results for its dry eye treatment, PL9643, showing statistical significance in the co-primary endpoint of pain and several secondary endpoints. Interim analysis for their Phase 2 oral PL8177 study in ulcerative colitis is expected in Q2 2024, with topline results in 2H 2024. They plan to initiate Phase 2 trials in obesity and erectile dysfunction in Q2 2024. Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, was $0 due to the sale of Vyleesi rights. Operating expenses increased to $9.2 million, and net loss was $8.4 million. Cash position as of March 31, 2024, was $10 million. The company believes it has sufficient funds for its operations into the second half of 2024.
Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN) will report its third quarter fiscal year 2024 results on May 15, 2024, before the U.S. financial markets open. A conference call and webcast will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the operating results and programs under development.
Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN) has received FDA clearance to begin a Phase 2 clinical study for the co-administration of bremelanotide with tirzepatide for treating obesity. The study is expected to start in mid-2024 with data by the end of the year. The company is hosting a virtual KOL event on May 8, 2024, to discuss its metabolic program.
Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN) will host a virtual KOL event on May 8, 2024, focusing on novel melanocortin receptor 4 agonists for treating obesity. The event will feature discussions on the current treatment landscape, the need for new treatments, and combining melanocortin agonists with incretins for optimal treatment. Palatin's Phase 2 clinical study is set to begin in mid-2024, with results expected by the end of the year.