Biophytis SA, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics that are aimed at slowing the degenerative processes associated with aging and improving functional outcomes for patients suffering from age-related diseases, including severe respiratory failure in patients suffering from COVID-19, provides updates and perspectives on its Sarconeos programs ahead of its upcoming General Assembly on April 26, 2021.
PARIS and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biophytis SA (Euronext Growth Paris: ALBPS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics that are aimed at slowing the degenerative processes associated with aging and improving functional outcomes for patients suffering from age-related diseases, including severe respiratory failure in patients suffering from COVID-19, today provides updates and perspectives on its Sarconeos (BIO101) programs ahead of its upcoming General Assembly on April 26, 2021.
The COVA phase 2-3 study against COVID-19:
Assuming Emergency Use Authorization from the US, and Conditional Market Approval from EMA are obtained in Q3 2021, marketing preparation could possibly start by end of 2021. Most of the commercialization would be envisaged from the start of 2022. In that perspective, Biophytis is currently taking steps in order to prepare for industrial scale ups and manufacturing with potential CMO partners in due course.
The SARA-INT phase 2 study in Sarcopenia:
Depending on results from the ongoing Phase 2 SARA-INT trial in sarcopenia, which are expected before end of Q2 2021, Biophytis could initiate a Phase 3 study of Sarconeos (BIO101) in the same indication. Amongst other options, the Company may consider partnering on this study, which could start in early 2022.
The MYODA study in DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy):
Following the Company’s receipt of the IND (Investigational New Drug Application) obtained from the FDA and authorization from Belgian authorities in early 2020, the study was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Biophytis now intends to resume the preparation for launching the MYODA Phase 1/2 clinical trial of Sarconeos (BIO101) in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), which could now be initiated in mid-2021, depending on the evolution of the pandemic.
About BIOPHYTIS
Biophytis SA is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specialized in the development of therapeutics that are aimed at slowing the degenerative processes associated with aging and improving functional outcomes for patients suffering from age-related diseases, including severe respiratory failure in patients suffering from COVID-19.
Sarconeos (BIO101), our leading drug candidate, is a small molecule, administered orally, being developed as a treatment for sarcopenia in a Phase 2 clinical trial in the United States and Europe (SARA-INT). It is also being studied in a clinical two-part Phase 2-3 study (COVA) for the treatment of severe respiratory manifestations of COVID-19 in Europe, Latin America, and the US. A pediatric formulation of Sarconeos (BIO101) is being developed for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The company is based in Paris, France, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The company’s common shares are listed on Euronext Growth (Ticker: ALBPS -ISIN: FR0012816825) and ADSs are listed on Nasdaq Capital Market (Ticker BPTS – ISIN: US09076G1040). For more information visit www.biophytis.com.
Disclaimer
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