Altimmune Presents AI-Based Analysis of Liver Fibrosis Reduction from IMPACT Phase 2b Trial of Pemvidutide in MASH in Late-breaking Poster at AASLD The Liver Meeting® 2025
Rhea-AI Summary
Altimmune (Nasdaq: ALT) reported AI-based digital pathology analysis from the IMPACT Phase 2b pemvidutide trial in MASH showing significant fibrosis reductions vs placebo at 24 weeks.
Key results: 31% of patients on pemvidutide 1.8 mg achieved ≥60% total fibrosis area reduction (n=85) vs 8% placebo (n=86; p=0.0003); early fibrosis ≥60% reduction: 34% (1.8 mg) vs 9% placebo (p<0.0001); advanced fibrosis ≥60% reduction: 27% (1.8 mg) vs 11% placebo (p=0.0063). Non-invasive tests including PRO-C3:CTX-III ratio and PRO-C6 also improved.
Positive
- Total fibrosis ≥60% reduction in 31% of 1.8 mg patients (n=85)
- Early fibrosis ≥60% reduction in 34% of 1.8 mg patients
- Advanced fibrosis ≥60% reduction in 27% of 1.8 mg patients
- Statistically significant reductions vs placebo (1.8 mg; p≤0.0063)
- Supportive NIT improvements including PRO-C3:CTX-III and PRO-C6
Negative
- Pemvidutide 1.2 mg showed non-significant total fibrosis change (p=0.5)
- Pemvidutide 1.2 mg lacked significant advanced fibrosis reduction (p=0.32)
- Results reported at 24 weeks; 48-week readout pending for long-term data
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, ALT gained 4.31%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. This price movement added approximately $17M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $411M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
AI-based digital pathology analysis provides high-resolution quantification of hepatic fibrosis and objective measurement of fibrosis improvement
Pemvidutide demonstrated significant reductions in liver fibrosis and improvements in non-invasive tests vs. placebo at 24 weeks
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel peptide-based therapeutics for liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced results from an artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of biopsies from the IMPACT Phase 2b trial of pemvidutide in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
The AI-based pathology tool Liver Explore™ showed that pemvidutide treatment resulted in significant reductions in the proportionate areas of early, advanced and total liver fibrosis compared to placebo at 24 weeks. These data are supported by significant improvements in non-invasive markers of fibrosis compared to placebo. The AI-based analysis will be presented on Saturday, November 8, in a late-breaking poster session at The Liver Meeting 2025, hosted by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) in Washington, D.C.
“Changes in fibrosis can be difficult to quantify by traditional histological methods, which are semi-quantitative and prone to observer variability. AI-based methods can provide an automated, sensitive and truly quantitative analysis of changes in fibrosis in patients with MASH,” said Vlad Ratziu, MD, PhD, Professor of Hepatology at Sorbonne University and Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris, France. “It is exciting to see this technology being used to accelerate the development of potential new therapies for MASH.”
Highlights from the AI-based analysis of biopsies from patients in the IMPACT Phase 2b trial include:
- Data for total fibrosis showed
31% of patients in the pemvidutide 1.8 mg group (n = 85), and12% of patients in the pemvidutide 1.2 mg group (n = 41) achieved a ≥60% reduction in the area of fibrosis compared to8% of placebo-treated patients (n = 86, p = 0.0003 and p = 0.5, respectively). - Data for early fibrosis showed
34% of patients in the pemvidutide 1.8 mg group (n = 85), and24% of patients in the pemvidutide 1.2 mg group (n = 41) achieved ≥60% reduction in the area of fibrosis compared to9% of placebo-treated patients (n = 86, p < 0.0001 and p = 0.017, respectively). - Data for advanced fibrosis showed
27% of patients in the pemvidutide 1.8 mg group (n = 85), and5% of patients in the pemvidutide 1.2 mg group (n = 41) achieved ≥60% reduction in the area of fibrosis compared to11% of placebo-treated patients (n = 86, p = 0.0063 and p = 0.32, respectively).
Additional analyses showed significant reductions in non-invasive tests (NITs) of liver fibrosis with pemvidutide compared to placebo, including in the PRO-C3:CTX-III ratio, consistent with fibrosis regression, and in PRO-C6, a fibrosis marker that may be linked to cardiovascular risk.
“In our 24-week IMPACT MASH Trial, we achieved MASH resolution in up to
About the IMPACT Phase 2b Study
The randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind IMPACT Phase 2b trial (NCT05989711) enrolled 212 participants with biopsy-confirmed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and fibrosis stages F2 or F3, with and without diabetes. Study participants were randomized 1:2:2 to receive weekly subcutaneous pemvidutide doses at either 1.2 mg, 1.8 mg or placebo for 48 weeks. Key efficacy endpoints, measured at 24 weeks, were MASH resolution without worsening of fibrosis, or fibrosis improvement without worsening of MASH. Secondary endpoints included non-invasive tests of fibrosis and weight loss. Participants will receive a total of 48 weeks of treatment, and a final readout of longer-term NITs and weight loss is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2025.
About Pemvidutide
Pemvidutide is a novel, investigational peptide with balanced 1:1 glucagon/GLP-1 dual receptor agonist activity, in development for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), alcohol use disorder (AUD) and alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). The activation of glucagon results in direct effects on the liver, including reductions in liver fat, inflammation, and fibrosis, while GLP-1 receptors mediate metabolic effects such as appetite suppression and weight loss.
The FDA granted Fast Track designations to pemvidutide for the treatment of MASH and AUD, both areas of significant unmet medical need. The 48-week readout from the ongoing IMPACT Phase 2b MASH trial is expected in fourth quarter 2025. Phase 2 trials in AUD (RECLAIM) and ALD (RESTORE) were initiated in May 2025 and July 2025, respectively, and are currently ongoing.
About Altimmune
Altimmune is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel peptide-based therapeutics for liver and cardiometabolic diseases. The Company’s lead product candidate is pemvidutide, a glucagon/GLP-1 dual receptor agonist for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), alcohol use disorder (AUD) and alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). For more information, please visit www.altimmune.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Any statements made in this press release related to the development or commercialization of pemvidutide, an investigational product candidate, and other business, regulatory and financial matters including without limitation, the timing of key milestones for the Company’s clinical assets, future plans or expectations for pemvidutide for the treatment of MASH, AUD and ALD, and the prospects for receiving regulatory approval or commercializing or selling any product or drug candidates, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, when or if used in this press release, the words "may," "could," "should," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "predict" and similar expressions and their variants, as they relate to Altimmune, Inc. may identify forward-looking statements. The Company cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which change over time. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, or historical experience include risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to: delays in regulatory review, manufacturing and supply chain interruptions, access to clinical sites, enrollment, adverse effects on healthcare systems and disruption of the global economy; the reliability of the results of studies relating to human safety and possible adverse effects resulting from the administration of the Company's product candidates; the Company's ability to manufacture clinical trial materials on the timelines anticipated; and the success of future product advancements, including the success of future clinical trials. Further information on the factors and risks that could affect the Company's business, financial conditions and results of operations are contained in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly report on Form 10-Q and the Company’s other filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov.
Follow @Altimmune, Inc. on LinkedIn
Follow @AltimmuneInc on X
Investor Contact:
Lee Roth
Burns McClellan
Phone: 646-382-3403
lroth@burnsmc.com
Media Contact:
Savannah Valade
Real Chemistry
altimmune@realchemistry.com
This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.
FAQ
What did Altimmune announce about pemvidutide fibrosis results in MASH (ALT) on Nov 7, 2025?
How much did pemvidutide 1.8 mg reduce total liver fibrosis area in the IMPACT Phase 2b trial?
Did pemvidutide improve non-invasive liver fibrosis tests in the IMPACT trial?
Were both pemvidutide doses effective for advanced fibrosis at 24 weeks in IMPACT (ALT)?
When and where will the AI biopsy analysis of pemvidutide be presented?
What remaining data should investors watch for regarding pemvidutide in IMPACT?
