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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, 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.