Hepion Pharmaceuticals Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:HEPA) announced it will release additional data from its Phase 2a AMBITION NASH clinical trial on September 13, 2021. The trial has already achieved all primary endpoints, and a conference call is scheduled for the same day to discuss the topline results and new data. The company's lead drug candidate, CRV431, is positioned to address non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver disease. Hepion's proprietary AI platform, AI-POWR™, aims to enhance patient selection and drive clinical development for CRV431 and potentially other indications.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:HEPA) announced the postponement of its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders originally scheduled for July 23, 2021, due to a lack of quorum. The Board of Directors will determine a new date and record date for the meeting. Hepion's lead drug candidate, CRV431, is under development for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has shown promise in reducing liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in preclinical studies. The company also introduced AI-POWR™, an AI platform aimed at improving patient response identification for CRV431.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals announced positive topline results from its Phase 2a AMBITION trial of CRV431, targeting non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). All primary endpoints were met, with no serious adverse events reported, indicating good safety and tolerability. The trial showed significant reductions in serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, a key NASH biomarker, suggesting a strong dose-response effect. Hepion plans to initiate a Phase 2b trial later in 2021, utilizing insights from the AMBITION trial to enhance CRV431’s development for NASH treatment.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:HEPA) announced the adjournment of its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders originally scheduled for June 25, 2021, due to a lack of quorum. The meeting will now take place on July 23, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The record date for eligible voters remains April 29, 2021. Stockholders are encouraged to vote via Internet, mail, or in-person at the rescheduled meeting. Hepion’s lead candidate, CRV431, is in clinical development for treating NASH and is supported by their AI platform, AI-POWR™, aimed at optimizing patient response.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:HEPA) will join the Russell Microcap® Index on June 28, enhancing its visibility to institutional investors. This membership is seen as a milestone in Hepion's efforts to increase shareholder value through the clinical development of its lead candidate, CRV431, aimed at treating NASH and liver diseases. The Russell indexes are widely regarded benchmarks for $10.6 trillion in assets. Inclusion in these indexes could attract new investors and facilitate growth opportunities for the company.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:HEPA) announced the completion of patient recruitment for its Phase 2a 'AMBITION' clinical trial focused on treating NASH. The trial enrolled patients in the 225 mg CRV431 cohort, overcoming delays due to COVID-19 and adverse weather conditions. Following 28 days of dosing, subjects will be monitored for an additional 14 days to assess safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and early efficacy biomarker analyses of CRV431. The study aims to gather critical data using Hepion's AI-POWR™ platform to enhance precision medicine approaches for NASH treatment.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:HEPA) has announced a virtual presentation by Dr. Patrick Mayo, Senior VP of Clinical Pharmacology, at the 4th Global NASH Congress, focusing on the development of CRV431, its lead candidate for treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Dr. Mayo discussed the impact of cyclophilins on disease processes and the application of AI-POWR™, Hepion's AI platform, in optimizing clinical trials. The company aims to streamline trial processes and enhance efficacy through predictive modeling and bioinformatics.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:HEPA) announced positive results from an in vivo study of CRV431 targeting non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The study showed a 47% reduction in fibrosis in a Diet-Induced Animal Model Of Non-alcoholic fatty liver Disease (DIAMOND). CRV431 demonstrated consistent antifibrotic effects across multiple studies, with ongoing Phase 2a clinical trials evaluating safety and pharmacokinetics in NASH patients. Hepion aims to leverage its AI-POWR™ platform for further biomarker identification and clinical efficacy evaluation.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:HEPA) announced its participation in the Benzinga Biotech Small Cap Conference on March 25, 2021. CEO Dr. Robert Foster will provide a corporate overview at 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time, while Dr. Patrick Mayo will join a panel discussion on NASH treatments at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The company's lead drug candidate, CRV431, targets non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and demonstrates potential in reducing liver fibrosis and tumor burden in experimental models. Hepion also leverages its AI-POWR™ platform to optimize patient treatment outcomes.