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Viking Therapeutics to Highlight Clinical Data from VK2735 Obesity Program in Presentations at ObesityWeek® 2024

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Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) announced two upcoming presentations at ObesityWeek® 2024 featuring clinical data from their VK2735 obesity program. The presentations will showcase results from: 1) The Phase 2 VENTURE trial evaluating a 13-week subcutaneous treatment of VK2735 in obese subjects, and 2) A Phase 1 multiple ascending dose (MAD) trial testing an oral formulation administered daily for 28 days. VK2735 is a dual agonist targeting GLP-1 and GIP receptors for metabolic disorders treatment. Both presentations will be delivered by Dr. Joel Neutel at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on November 3, 2024.

Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) ha annunciato due presentazioni in programma per ObesityWeek® 2024 che presenteranno dati clinici dal loro programma per l'obesità VK2735. Le presentazioni mostreranno i risultati di: 1) Il trial di Fase 2 VENTURE che valuta un trattamento sottocutaneo di 13 settimane con VK2735 in soggetti obesi, e 2) Un trial di Fase 1 a dosi multiple crescenti (MAD) che testa una formulazione orale somministrata quotidianamente per 28 giorni. VK2735 è un agonista duale che mira ai recettori GLP-1 e GIP per il trattamento dei disturbi metabolici. Entrambe le presentazioni saranno tenute dal Dr. Joel Neutel presso il Centro Congressi Henry B. Gonzalez il 3 novembre 2024.

Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) anunció dos presentaciones próximas en ObesityWeek® 2024 que presentarán datos clínicos de su programa de obesidad VK2735. Las presentaciones mostrarán resultados de: 1) El ensayo de Fase 2 VENTURE que evalúa un tratamiento subcutáneo de 13 semanas con VK2735 en sujetos obesos, y 2) Un ensayo de Fase 1 de dosis múltiples ascendentes (MAD) que prueba una formulación oral administrada diariamente durante 28 días. VK2735 es un agonista dual que tiene como objetivo los receptores GLP-1 y GIP para el tratamiento de trastornos metabólicos. Ambas presentaciones serán impartidas por el Dr. Joel Neutel en el Centro de Convenciones Henry B. Gonzalez el 3 de noviembre de 2024.

Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX)는 VK2735 비만 프로그램의 임상 데이터를 포함하는 두 가지 발표를 2024년 ObesityWeek®에서 발표할 예정이라고 발표했습니다. 발표는 다음의 결과를 보여줍니다: 1) 비만 환자를 대상으로 한 VK2735의 13주 피하 치료를 평가하는 2상 VENTURE 시험과 2) 28일 동안 매일 투여되는 경구 제형을 시험하는 1상 다중 용량 상승 시험(MAD). VK2735는 대사 질환 치료를 위해 GLP-1 및 GIP 수용체를 대상으로 하는 이중 작용제입니다. 두 발표는 2024년 11월 3일 헨리 B. 곤잘레즈 컨벤션 센터에서 조엘 뉴텔 박사가 진행할 예정입니다.

Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) a annoncé deux présentations à venir lors de l'ObesityWeek® 2024, qui mettront en avant des données cliniques de leur programme de lutte contre l'obésité VK2735. Les présentations montreront les résultats de : 1) L' évaluant un traitement sous-cutané de 13 semaines avec VK2735 chez des sujets obèses, et 2) Un testant une formulation orale administrée quotidiennement pendant 28 jours. VK2735 est un agoniste dual ciblant les récepteurs GLP-1 et GIP pour le traitement des troubles métaboliques. Les deux présentations seront assurées par le Dr. Joel Neutel au Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center le 3 novembre 2024.

Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) kündigte zwei bevorstehende Präsentationen bei ObesityWeek® 2024 an, die klinische Daten aus ihrem VK2735-Programm zur Behandlung von Fettleibigkeit zeigen werden. Die Präsentationen werden Ergebnisse von: 1) Der Phase-2-Studie VENTURE, die eine 13-wöchige subkutane Behandlung mit VK2735 bei adipösen Probanden untersucht, und 2) Einer Phase-1-Studie mit mehrfachen, aufsteigenden Dosen (MAD), die eine oral verabreichte Formulierung über 28 Tage testet. VK2735 ist ein dualer Agonist, der GLP-1- und GIP-Rezeptoren zur Behandlung von Stoffwechselstörungen anvisiert. Beide Präsentationen werden von Dr. Joel Neutel am 3. November 2024 im Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center gehalten.

Positive
  • Development of both subcutaneous and oral formulations of VK2735 shows pipeline diversification
  • Advancement to Phase 2 trials indicates progression in clinical development
  • Dual-action mechanism (GLP-1/GIP) positions the drug in the competitive obesity treatment market
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  • None.

Results from VENTURE Phase 2 Study of Subcutaneous VK2735 in Obese Patients and Phase 1 Trial of Oral VK2735 in Healthy Subjects to be Presented

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that clinical data from the company's VK2735 obesity program will be highlighted in two poster presentations at ObesityWeek® 2024, the annual meeting of the Obesity Society.  VK2735 is a dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors being developed for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders.  Viking is evaluating both subcutaneous and oral formulations of VK2735 in clinical trials.  ObesityWeek 2024 is being held November 3-6, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

One presentation will summarize results from the company's Phase 2 VENTURE clinical trial, which evaluated 13 weeks of weekly treatment with a subcutaneous formulation of VK2735 in obese subjects.  A second presentation will highlight results from the company's Phase 1 multiple ascending dose (MAD) clinical trial of an oral tablet formulation of VK2735 dosed daily for 28 days.

Details of the presentations are as follows:

Poster Presentation #018:

Title: Results from the 13-Week VENTURE Phase 2 Study of the GLP-1/GIP Co-Agonist VK2735 in Obese Subjects

Presenting Author: Joel Neutel, M.D., Orange County Research Center

Date/Time: Sunday, November 3, 2024, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Central Time

Location: Exhibit Hall 4B of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 

Poster Presentation #017:

Title: First-in-Human Study of an Oral Formulation of the GLP-1/GIP Co-Agonist VK2735 in Healthy Adults

Presenting Author: Joel Neutel, M.D., Orange County Research Center

Date/Time: Sunday, November 3, 2024, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Central Time

Location: Exhibit Hall 4B of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 

About GLP-1 and Dual GLP-1/GIP Agonists

Activation of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor has been shown to decrease glucose, reduce appetite, lower body weight, and improve insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, or both. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is currently marketed in various dosage strengths and forms as Ozempic®, Rybelsus®, and Wegovy®. More recently, research efforts have explored the potential co-activation of the glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) receptor as a means of enhancing the therapeutic benefits of GLP-1 receptor activation. Tirzepatide is a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is currently marketed in various dosage strengths and forms as Mounjaro® and Zepbound®.

About Viking Therapeutics, Inc. 

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel first-in-class or best-in-class therapies for the treatment of metabolic and endocrine disorders, with three compounds currently in clinical trials. Viking's research and development activities leverage its expertise in metabolism to develop innovative therapeutics designed to improve patients' lives. Viking's clinical programs include VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders. Data from a Phase 1 and a Phase 2 trial evaluating VK2735 (dosed subcutaneously) for metabolic disorders demonstrated an encouraging safety and tolerability profile as well as positive signs of clinical benefit. Concurrently, the company is evaluating an oral formulation of VK2735 in a Phase 1 trial. Viking is also developing VK2809, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the treatment of lipid and metabolic disorders. The compound successfully achieved both the primary and secondary endpoints in a recently completed Phase 2b study for the treatment of biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis. In a Phase 2a trial for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and elevated LDL-C, patients who received VK2809 demonstrated statistically significant reductions in LDL-C and liver fat content compared with patients who received placebo. The company's newest program is evaluating a series of internally developed dual amylin and calcitonin receptor agonists (or DACRAs) for the treatment of obesity and other metabolic disorders.  In the rare disease space, Viking is developing VK0214, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD).  In a Phase 1b clinical trial in patients with the adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) form of X-ALD, VK0214 was shown to be safe and well-tolerated, while driving significant reductions in plasma levels of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) and other lipids, as compared to placebo.

For more information about Viking Therapeutics, please visit www.vikingtherapeutics.com.

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FAQ

What are the two VK2735 clinical trials Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) is presenting at ObesityWeek 2024?

Viking is presenting results from the Phase 2 VENTURE trial of subcutaneous VK2735 in obese subjects (13-week treatment) and the Phase 1 MAD trial of oral VK2735 in healthy subjects (28-day treatment).

When and where will Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) present the VK2735 clinical data?

The presentations will take place on November 3, 2024, from 7:30-8:30 PM CT at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center during ObesityWeek 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.

What is the mechanism of action of Viking Therapeutics' (VKTX) VK2735?

VK2735 is a dual agonist that targets both the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors for treating metabolic disorders.

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