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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reports news on the commercialization of PALSONIFY and the development of therapies for endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. The company’s lead product, PALSONIFY (paltusotine), is a once-daily oral treatment approved for adults with acromegaly who had an inadequate response to surgery or for whom surgery is not an option. Recurring updates include product revenue, commercial launch activity, regulatory approvals and submissions, and financial results.
Crinetics’ pipeline news also covers paltusotine in carcinoid syndrome associated with neuroendocrine tumors, atumelnant in congenital adrenal hyperplasia and ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome, and CRN09682 for SST2-expressing neuroendocrine tumors and other solid tumors. The company also reports discovery work involving GPCR-targeted small molecules and other endocrine targets.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CRNX) announced on October 10, 2022, that it granted stock options for 237,600 shares to eleven new non-executive employees under its 2021 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan. The options, exercisable at $16.89 per share, vest over four years, beginning with 25% on the one-year anniversary and the remainder monthly thereafter, contingent on continued employment. This plan adheres to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and aims to attract talent to drive the company's focus on developing therapeutics for rare endocrine diseases.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CRNX) announced that the UK MHRA granted CRN04777 an 'Innovation Passport' for treating congenital hyperinsulinism. This designation allows access to the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP), aimed at expediting market entry for critical therapies. Congenital hyperinsulinism is a serious condition affecting infants, necessitating continuous glucose management. The ILAP enhances coordination with the MHRA and allows for quicker Marketing Authorization Application reviews. CRN04777, an oral SST5 selective agonist, demonstrated promising results in preclinical studies.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX) appointed Dr. Dana Pizzuti as chief development officer, bringing over 30 years of pharmaceutical experience in clinical development and regulatory affairs. Dr. Pizzuti previously held key roles at companies like Ascendis Pharma, where she led successful regulatory applications. She will oversee the advancement of Crinetics’ drug pipeline, including Phase 3 studies for paltusotine targeting acromegaly. This management change aims to strengthen Crinetics’ capacity to navigate regulatory processes and enhance its multi-asset pipeline.
Radionetics Oncology announced the appointment of Umesh Gangadharmath, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President, Technical Operations. With over 16 years of radiopharmaceutical expertise, he is expected to lead the company in filing three INDs over the next two years. The company also doubled its workforce to 20 employees in a year, aiming to advance its radiotherapeutics pipeline. Radionetics focuses on peptide-targeted radiotherapeutics, projected to thrive in a market expected to reach $12.6 billion by 2027.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CRNX) granted non-qualified stock options for 246,600 shares to 13 new employees on September 10, 2022, under the 2021 Inducement Plan. This plan incentivizes new hires and complies with Nasdaq's Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options have an exercise price of $21.03 per share, reflecting the common stock's fair market value on the grant date. Shares will vest over four years, with 25% vesting annually. Crinetics focuses on developing therapeutics for rare endocrine diseases and has ongoing clinical trials for multiple drug candidates.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CRNX) announced its participation in the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference from September 12-14, 2022. The company will provide a corporate overview starting at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time on September 12, 2022. Interested parties can access a webcast available on-demand.
Crinetics is focused on developing therapeutics for rare endocrine diseases, with its lead candidate Paltusotine in advanced clinical stages.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX) presented new data on their investigational compound, paltusotine, at the 35th Brazilian Congress of Endocrinology and Metabolism. The results show that paltusotine effectively lowers and maintains insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels comparable to injected somatostatin receptor ligands (SRLs) for up to 103 weeks. An impressive 88% of trial participants opted to continue treatment, with 89% preferring the oral paltusotine to injected SRLs. The drug demonstrated a safety profile similar to that of injected SRLs, indicating its potential as a long-term therapy for acromegaly.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX) announces that Dr. Monica R. Gadelha will present interim data from the ACROBAT Advance open label extension study at the 35th Brazilian Congress of Endocrinology and Metabolism (CBEM) on September 4, 2022. The presentation highlights paltusotine's long-term safety and maintenance of IGF-1 levels in acromegaly patients transitioning from injectable therapies. Paltusotine is an investigational oral treatment designed to selectively target somatostatin receptor type 2, aiming to improve patient compliance and outcomes.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX) announced that its Phase 3 PATHFNDR program for paltusotine in acromegaly and Phase 2 study for carcinoid syndrome are on schedule for top-line data in 2023. The Phase 1 data for CRN04894 confirmed pharmacologic proof-of-concept for conditions like Cushing’s disease. The company plans to initiate Phase 2 studies for CRN04777 and CRN04894 after protocol finalization with global regulators. In Q2 2022, Crinetics reported a net loss of $42.4 million on revenues of $0.4 million, while cash reserves were $408.5 million, sufficient for operations through 2024.
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CRNX) announced on August 10, 2022, the grant of non-qualified stock options for a total of 67,100 shares to nine new non-executive employees. These options, part of the 2021 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan, were issued to incentivize hiring as per Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The exercise price is set at $21.77 per share, matching the stock's fair market value. The options will vest over four years with 25% vesting after one year and the rest in monthly installments, contingent on continued employment.