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RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (RAPT) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical leader developing oral therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with verified updates on the company's scientific advancements and corporate developments.
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RAPT Therapeutics (Nasdaq: RAPT) announced the termination of its zelnecirnon (RPT193) program following FDA clinical holds on two Phase 2 trials in asthma and atopic dermatitis. The holds were implemented in February 2024 due to a serious adverse event of liver injury requiring transplant in one patient. No other liver toxicity or treatment-related serious adverse events were reported in other participants. The company plans to advance next-generation CCR4 compounds with improved safety margins and expects to identify a new candidate in first half 2025, while pursuing in-licensing opportunities for clinical-stage assets.
RAPT Therapeutics (Nasdaq: RAPT) reported financial results for Q2 2024. Key points include:
- Net loss of $27.7 million in Q2 2024, up from $25.3 million in Q2 2023
- R&D expenses increased to $22.6 million in Q2 2024 from $21.6 million in Q2 2023
- G&A expenses remained unchanged at $6.7 million for both Q2 2024 and Q2 2023
- Cash and equivalents of $114.8 million as of June 30, 2024
- Workforce reduction of 40% (47 people) announced on July 16, 2024
The company continues to analyze data from Phase 2 trials of zelnecirnon in atopic dermatitis and asthma, which were closed early due to FDA clinical holds in February.
RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, maintaining a solid cash position of $141.6 million. The company decided to close and unblind its Phase 2b clinical trial of zelnecirnon in atopic dermatitis and its Phase 2a trial in asthma due to a serious adverse event of liver failure. Despite challenges, the company remains optimistic about the data collected and is working towards completing the analysis in the third quarter of the year.
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