RE: Objectively speaking …21 Oct 2024 13:38
Literally, Says it twice in the Chairmans Statement. You have to scroll down to get to it.
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
Sareum has made good progress during and after this period progressing its lead clinical asset, SDC-1801, through a Phase 1a study. The single ascending dose (SAD) part and the food effect study of SDC-1801 have progressed well, giving the Company continued confidence over the clinical momentum in the trial and optimism as we move towards the completion the study.
The multiple ascending dose (MAD) portion of SDC-1801 is nearing completion. Sareum aims to conclude this part of the trial by the end of Q2 2024. Subject to data review, additional funding and/or potential licencing opportunities, we endeavour to be in a position to commence a Phase 2a study in psoriasis patients before the end of 2024.
It is becoming increasingly clear that the TYK2/JAK1 class offers great potential for the treatment of autoimmune disease, with potential for broad coverage and increased efficacy across key targets, lower toxicity and potentially stronger efficacy. We believe SDC-1801 has the potential to be a best-in-class TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor for autoimmune diseases and we're excited about its progress in this ongoing clinical study. While the MAD study is still in progress, interim data shows that levels of SDC-1801 in blood are already in the expected therapeutic range, and achieve concentrations greater than those predicted to reduce signalling of cytokines dependent on TYK2 and/or JAK1 activity by 50% for a sustained period following once daily oral dosing. Safety data remains blinded, but no serious adverse events have been reported to date.
We were also encouraged that, after the period end, Sareum's co-development partner, the CPF entered into a development and commercialisation license agreement for SRA737 with a private biopharma company based in the US. We are delighted that a partner has been identified to take this molecule forward into further development.
We look forward to providing further updates in due course.