RE: Onwards and UP!!!23 Sep 2025 20:21
Just read:
Roche and 89bio hold patents related to fatty liver disease. 89bio possesses patents covering its drug candidate, pegozafermin (previously BIO89-100), which is a FGF21 analog for treating MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis). Roche has now entered into an agreement to acquire 89bio, thereby gaining ownership of these patents and the associated drug pipeline for fatty liver disease.
89bio's Patents
Pegozafermin (BIO89-100)
: 89bio holds patents for its drug candidate pegozafermin, which is a glycoPEGylated analog of fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21).
Patent Coverage
: A specific patent, US Patent 10,407,479, covers the composition of matter for BIO89-100, as well as its methods of production and use in treating MASH and metabolic syndrome.
MASH Indication
: These patents provide coverage through 2038 for the therapeutic indications of MASH or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Roche's Acquisition
Acquisition of 89bio
: Roche announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire 89bio, gaining control of its MASH drug candidate and its related patents.
Strategy
: The acquisition strengthens Roche's position in the cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases (CVRM) sector, expanding its pipeline with a promising MASH therapy.
So I’m guessing if Genflow land the patent, they should expect similar takeover figures to 89Bio?