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Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (VTYX) is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel therapies aimed at treating inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders. As a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, Ventyx focuses on advancing new oral medicines that offer promising alternatives for patients with chronic inflammatory conditions.
The company boasts a diverse portfolio of best-in-class, highly differentiated clinical and pre-clinical stage programs targeting high-value biological pathways. Ventyx leverages combined assets from three distinct entities: Oppilan Pharma, Zomagen Biosciences, and Ventyx Biosciences, bringing together their expertise in targeting S1P1R, NLRP3, and TYK2 respectively.
The company's flagship product, VTX958, is an oral, selective tyrosine kinase type 2 (TYK2) inhibitor designed to inhibit TYK2 without affecting other Janus kinase (JAK) isoforms. This specificity helps avoid the toxicities typically associated with broader JAK inhibition, making VTX958 a promising candidate in its class. The product is currently in a Phase 2 trial for Crohn's disease, showcasing its potential in treating inflammatory bowel diseases.
Another key product in Ventyx's pipeline is VTX002, which targets ulcerative colitis (UC). VTX002 is being evaluated for its potential as a best-in-disease oral agent with a superior safety profile. The company plans to provide updates on the open-label extension of the VTX002 Phase 2 trial shortly.
In the realm of neuroinflammatory diseases, VTX3232 has shown promise as a CNS-penetrant NLRP3 inhibitor. It targets conditions such as Parkinson's disease and obesity, with Phase 2a trials anticipated to begin in late 2024.
Ventyx also has a focus on cardiovascular diseases with products like VTX2735. The company continues to explore its therapeutic potential through various preclinical and clinical trials.
Financially, Ventyx is well-positioned, having recently secured significant funding through private placements, led by notable investment groups such as Farallon Capital Management and Cormorant Asset Management. These funds are earmarked to support the ongoing development of their robust pipeline, and the company projects extending its cash runway into at least the second half of 2026.
With its headquarters in San Diego, California, Ventyx Biosciences is strategically placed to leverage the region's rich biopharmaceutical ecosystem. The company’s integrated approach aims to shift the market from injectable to oral immunology therapies, potentially revolutionizing treatment paradigms for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Ventyx Biosciences (Nasdaq: VTYX) presented new 52-week results from the Phase 2 trial of VTX002 (tamuzimod) in ulcerative colitis at UEG Week 2024. The late-breaking abstract highlighted high rates of clinical and endoscopic remission among long-term extension (LTE) completers at Week 52. CEO Raju Mohan emphasized the data's reinforcement of tamuzimod's potential best-in-class profile as an S1P1R modulator in ulcerative colitis, with a possibly best-in-disease safety profile among oral UC therapies. The company believes these results position tamuzimod as the backbone of future combination therapies for UC. The presentation, delivered by Dr. Silvio Danese, focused on the efficacy and safety of tamuzimod through 52 weeks in moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
Ventyx Biosciences (Nasdaq: VTYX) announced a $27 million strategic investment from Sanofi. Sanofi will purchase 70,601 shares of Ventyx's Series A non-voting convertible preferred stock at $3.8243 per share, convertible into 100 shares of common stock each. The transaction is expected to close on September 23, 2024.
As part of the deal, Sanofi receives an exclusive right of first negotiation for Ventyx's CNS-penetrant NLRP3 inhibitor VTX3232. Ventyx CEO Raju Mohan expressed optimism about the investment, highlighting Sanofi's leadership in immunological and inflammatory diseases. The company expects data from VTX3232's Phase 2a trial in early Parkinson's disease and Phase 2 trial in obesity with cardiometabolic risk factors in 2025.
The investment is expected to strengthen Ventyx's cash position, with current resources projected to fund operations into at least the second half of 2026.
Ventyx Biosciences (Nasdaq: VTYX) has initiated dosing in a Phase 2a trial of VTX3232 for early Parkinson's disease. The trial aims to evaluate the drug's effects on disease- and target-relevant biomarkers, including exploratory PET neuroimaging to measure its impact on microglial activation. This study is based on evidence suggesting a strong mechanistic rationale for targeting NLRP3-driven neuroinflammation in Parkinson's disease.
The trial will enroll about ten patients for a 28-day open-label treatment period. Its primary endpoint is safety and tolerability, with additional measures including pharmacokinetics and relevant biomarkers in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid. Topline results are expected in 2025.
Ventyx Biosciences (Nasdaq: VTYX) has announced the departure of Martin Auster, M.D. from his role as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 30, 2024. Roy Gonzales, CPA, MBA, the company's SVP of Finance, has been appointed as interim Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer for SEC reporting purposes. Ventyx, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel oral therapies for inflammatory diseases, has initiated a search for a new CFO.
CEO Raju Mohan, Ph.D., expressed gratitude for Dr. Auster's contributions over the past three years, including leading the company through its initial public offering, managing financial and governance matters, and supporting investor relations. Dr. Auster reciprocated, stating his pride in the company's accomplishments and wishing Ventyx future success.
Ventyx Biosciences (Nasdaq: VTYX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel oral therapies for inflammatory diseases, has announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences:
1. 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference in Boston, MA on September 4, 2024, from 11:00-11:35 AM ET.
2. Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference in New York, NY on September 6, 2024, from 1:05-1:40 PM ET.
Webcasts of the presentations will be available on the Ventyx website (www.ventyxbio.com) in the Investors and News section. Replays will be accessible for thirty days after the events.
Ventyx Biosciences (Nasdaq: VTYX) reported Q2 2024 financial results and corporate updates. Key highlights include:
1. Plans to initiate three Phase 2 trials in H2 2024: VTX3232 for obesity/cardiometabolic conditions and Parkinson's disease, and VTX2735 for recurrent pericarditis.
2. Appointment of Mark Forman, MD, PhD as Chief Medical Officer effective August 12, 2024.
3. Cash position of $279.7 million as of June 30, 2024, expected to fund operations into at least H2 2026.
4. Q2 2024 financial results: R&D expenses $27.8 million, G&A expenses $7.9 million, net loss $32.0 million.
5. Positive Phase 1 results for VTX3232 and Phase 2 results for VTX2735 in CAPS.
6. Seeking partnership for VTX002 Phase 3 trial in ulcerative colitis.
Ventyx Biosciences (Nasdaq: VTYX) announced results from the Phase 2 trial of VTX958 in Crohn's disease. The trial did not meet its primary endpoint of change in mean CDAI score from baseline to Week 12 due to a higher than anticipated placebo response. However, both VTX958 dose groups (225 mg and 300 mg twice daily) achieved nominal statistical significance on the key secondary endpoint of endoscopic response as measured by SES-CD.
The trial enrolled 109 participants and showed a dose-dependent treatment effect on endoscopic response. VTX958 was well-tolerated, with a safety profile consistent with previous trials. Despite these mixed results, Ventyx does not anticipate conducting additional clinical trials of VTX958 with internal resources. The company held $279.7 million in cash and equivalents as of June 30, 2024, which is expected to fund operations into at least the second half of 2026.
Ventyx Biosciences announced positive preclinical data for its CNS-penetrant NLRP3 inhibitor, VTX3232. The study, conducted on diet-induced obesity (DIO) mice, showed that VTX3232 monotherapy led to reductions in body weight, body fat, food consumption, liver triglycerides, and fat deposits. Improvements in insulin resistance, cardiometabolic parameters, and systemic inflammation biomarkers were also noted. When combined with the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide, VTX3232 exhibited additive effects, further reducing body weight, liver steatosis, and metabolic parameters compared to either treatment alone. Ventyx plans to initiate a Phase 2a trial of VTX3232 in obese participants with cardiovascular risk factors later this year.
Ventyx Biosciences (Nasdaq: VTYX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, will participate in three upcoming investor conferences. The events are as follows: UBS Obesity Therapeutics Day on May 23, 2024, at 12:00-12:30 PM ET (virtual); Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 6, 2024, at 11:00-11:25 AM ET in New York, NY; and Goldman Sachs 45th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 11, 2024, in Miami, FL. Webcasts for the UBS and Jefferies presentations will be accessible on the Ventyx website for 30 days post-event.
Ventyx Biosciences (Nasdaq: VTYX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel oral therapies for inflammatory diseases, has appointed Matthew Moore as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective May 16, 2024.
Moore joins Ventyx with extensive experience in the biopharma industry, having previously served as the Chief Business Officer at Arcutis Biotherapeutics and held key roles at AbbVie, Allergan, Actavis, and Forest Labs.
In his new role, Moore will oversee corporate operations, business development, and strategy to advance Ventyx's pipeline of innovative oral therapies targeting unmet medical needs in inflammatory diseases.
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