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Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CDT) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for autoimmune diseases and unmet medical needs through its unique licensing-focused model. This page provides investors and industry professionals with centralized access to CDT's official announcements, including clinical trial progress, intellectual property developments, and strategic partnerships.
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Conduit Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CDT) has announced plans to initiate Phase 2a clinical trials for its lead candidate, AZD1656, targeting systemic lupus erythematosus and ANCA-associated vasculitis. AZD1656, a HK-4 glucokinase activator originally developed by AstraZeneca for diabetes, is being repurposed for autoimmune disorders. The drug has an established safety profile, tested in over 1,000 patients across 20+ trials. Conduit aims to leverage AZD1656's potential as a first-in-class therapy for autoimmune diseases, addressing the unmet medical needs in lupus treatment, which affects over 5 million people worldwide. The global lupus treatment market is expected to grow from $2.7 billion in 2024 to $4.9 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.9%.
Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: CDT) has entered into an exclusive license agreement with AstraZeneca for multiple assets. The deal includes rights to develop AZD1656 and AZD5658, both HK-4 glucokinase activators targeting autoimmune indications, and AZD5904, a myeloperoxidase inhibitor for idiopathic male infertility. These assets have shown favorable preclinical and Phase I data.
Conduit plans to initiate Phase II clinical trials in 2024 for autoimmune disorders. As part of the agreement, AstraZeneca will receive Conduit common stock and a share of future sublicense revenues. Conduit aims to fast-track development and bring innovative medicines to patients with unmet needs.
Conduit Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CDT) has received approval for a composition of matter patent from IP Australia for its lead asset, an HK-4 Glucokinase Activator targeting autoimmune diseases. The company is enrolled in the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program, which may fast-track patent approvals in major markets like the U.S., Europe, and Japan. The patent, valid for up to 20 years, covers cocrystals of AZD1656, identified through innovative solid-form technology.
This approval enhances Conduit's intellectual property portfolio and strengthens its position for future out-licensing opportunities. The cocrystal patents are classified as 'drug substance' patents in the FDA's Orange Book, adding significant value to the company's assets. Dr. David Tapolczay, CEO, emphasized that this approval validates their R&D capabilities and optimizes their IP portfolio's value.
Conduit Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CDT) will join the Russell 3000® Index after the 2024 Russell US Indexes annual reconstitution, effective July 1, 2024. The Russell 3000® Index encompasses the 4,000 largest US stocks based on market capitalization as of April 30, 2024.
Inclusion means Conduit will automatically be part of either the Russell 1000® or Russell 2000® Index, and relevant growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell uses market-cap rankings and style attributes to determine membership.
Dr. David Tapolczay, CEO of Conduit, expressed excitement about increased visibility in the investment community and reaffirmed the company's commitment to advancing therapies for patients. Approximately $10.5 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell US indexes.
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