Viking Therapeutics to Highlight Clinical Data from VK2735 Obesity Program in Presentations at ObesityWeek® 2024
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.
- 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
- 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
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
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 (
For more information about Viking Therapeutics, please visit www.vikingtherapeutics.com.
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