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News and updates for Alterity Therapeutics Limited (ATHE) center on its progress as a clinical stage biotechnology company developing disease modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The company’s announcements emphasize its initial focus on Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, particularly Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), and the development of its lead oral agent ATH434.
Investors and followers of ATHE can expect regular news about clinical trial milestones and data presentations. Alterity has reported positive results from its ATH434‑201 randomized, double‑blind, placebo‑controlled Phase 2 trial in MSA, as well as topline data from the ATH434‑202 open‑label Phase 2 trial in more advanced MSA. Company news often highlights analyses of UMSARS Part I activities of daily living scores, orthostatic hypotension symptom assessments, wearable sensor data, and neuroimaging and biomarker endpoints such as brain iron and the MSA Atrophy Index.
Alterity’s news flow also includes regulatory and designation updates, such as Fast Track Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA and European Commission for ATH434 in MSA. Additional items cover participation in major neurology and movement disorder conferences, where the company presents new analyses, biomarker findings, and natural history study results, as well as appearances at healthcare and biotech investor events.
On this page, readers can follow announcements about capital raises, quarterly cash flow reports, and corporate presentations that describe Alterity’s cash position, development plans, and engagement with regulators. For those tracking ATHE, the news stream provides context on how the company is advancing ATH434 in MSA, refining its biomarker strategy, and interacting with the scientific and investment communities over time.
Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) announced its presentation at the American Autonomic Society's 32nd Annual International Symposium. The poster detailed findings from a Phase 1 trial of ATH434, a novel treatment for neurodegenerative conditions. The trial showed ATH434 was well tolerated with no cardiac adverse events and demonstrated favorable pharmacokinetics. The company plans to initiate a Phase 2 trial for Multiple System Atrophy in Q1 2022. ATH434 has received Orphan designation from the FDA and European Commission, supporting its potential in treating MSA.
Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) announced the publication of two preclinical studies supporting the use of ATH434 in treating Parkinsonian disorders. The studies, published in Journal of Parkinson's Disease and Plos One, highlight ATH434's potential in alleviating gastrointestinal complications and reducing alpha-synuclein aggregation—key factors in Parkinson's disease. ATH434, well-tolerated in Phase 1 trials, has received Orphan designation for treating Multiple System Atrophy. Further research is ongoing to advance this candidate into proof-of-concept studies.
Alterity Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ATHE) announced two new preclinical studies showcasing the efficacy of ATH434 in treating Parkinsonian disorders. These studies published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease and Plos One highlight the potential of ATH434 to alleviate gastrointestinal complications associated with Parkinson's disease by reversing colonic dysfunction and modulating iron trafficking. CEO David Stamler emphasized ATH434's promise in enhancing patient quality of life and mentioned ongoing preclinical studies aimed at advancing its clinical development.
Alterity Therapeutics Limited (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) provided an update on its clinical programs and financials for Q1 FY22, ending September 30, 2021. The company reported a cash balance of A$41.3M and a quarterly cash outflow of A$4.9M, consistent with ongoing clinical activities. Key highlights include advancements in the ATH434 Phase 2 trial for Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and the expansion of its bioMUSE study, which aims to refine patient selection for therapies. Intellectual property have seen significant growth, enhancing future opportunities.
Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) has announced an expansion of the Phase 2 clinical trial for ATH434 targeting Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare neurodegenerative disorder. The double-blind, placebo-controlled study will assess ATH434's effects on biomarkers related to α-synuclein aggregation and iron levels over 12 months across 30 sites in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the U.S. Additionally, the bioMUSE study will expand to 20 patients, enhancing data for the trial. ATH434 has Orphan designation and aims to improve the quality of life for MSA patients.
Alterity Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ATHE) reported progress in its biomarker study, bioMUSE, for early Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) patients. Data presented at the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society Congress 2021 highlighted the identification of iron accumulation in the brain as a potential biomarker for MSA. This could enhance patient selection for the upcoming Phase 2 trial of ATH434, aimed at treating MSA. The ongoing study is vital for understanding disease progression in MSA, which currently has no approved therapies.
Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) announced a Notice of Allowance from the USPTO for its patent application No. 17/239,375, securing exclusivity for a new group of iron chaperones aimed at addressing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. This patent covers over 80 novel compounds and follows the recent grant of another patent for 150 additional compounds. The company plans to advance its lead clinical asset, ATH434, into a Phase 2 trial, targeting Multiple System Atrophy and other conditions, while benefiting from approximately 20 years of patent exclusivity.
Alterity Therapeutics reported positive guidance from the European Medicines Agency for its ATH434 Phase 2 clinical trial in treating Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). During Q4 FY21, the company ended with a cash balance of A$28M, bolstered by $17M proceeds from an equity facility. An independent study published in Movement Disorders confirmed ATH434's neuroprotective effects in MSA models. The company aims to commence its clinical trial by year-end 2021, following progress in its natural history study underway at Vanderbilt University.
Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) announced study results showing that ATH434 can reduce α–synuclein related neurodegeneration in a murine model of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Published in Movement Disorders, the study found that ATH434 preserves neurons and enhances motor functions. The company plans to initiate a Phase 2 clinical trial by year-end. MSA, affecting about 15,000 patients in the U.S., currently has no approved therapy, making ATH434 a potential breakthrough treatment.
Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) announced the granting of a new composition of matter patent from the USPTO, covering a class of iron chaperones aimed at redistributing excess iron in the central nervous system. This patent secures a monopoly over 150 pharmaceutical compositions targeting neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The company plans to launch a Phase 2 trial for its lead candidate, ATH434, by year-end, which is developed for Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and is expected to advance their drug development efforts.