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Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: LIPO) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative drugs by reformulating active agents in existing generic drugs for new therapeutic applications. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Lipella addresses serious diseases with significant unmet medical needs.
Currently, the company's product pipeline includes promising candidates like LP-10, LP-310, and LP-410. LP-310 is in the spotlight, having recently received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. FDA for the treatment of oral Graft-versus-Host Disease (GvHD). This designation provides the company with several incentives, including tax credits for clinical trials and market exclusivity upon approval.
LP-310, Lipella’s proprietary liposomal tacrolimus formulation, is designed as an oral rinse to treat inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity such as oral lichen planus and oral GvHD. The company recently gained FDA clearance for a Phase 2a clinical trial to assess LP-310’s safety and efficacy in treating symptomatic oral lichen planus.
The company's CEO, Dr. Jonathan Kaufman, has emphasized the importance of these designations and their role in de-risking their clinical research programs. Dr. Michael Chancellor, the Chief Medical Officer, has highlighted the significant impact of oral GvHD on cancer survivors' quality of life, noting that the disease affects roughly 30,000 Americans.
LP-10, another of Lipella's leading candidates, is an intravesical liposomal formulation of tacrolimus for treating moderate to severe hemorrhagic cystitis. This chronic condition involves significant urinary blood loss, often linked to cancer therapies, and currently has no FDA-approved treatments. Lipella plans to initiate a Phase 2b clinical trial for LP-10 in the second half of 2024.
LP-50 is an intravesical formulation aimed at treating non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The company's recent preclinical results showcased LP-50's potential to increase efficacy while minimizing systemic toxicity, demonstrating promising outcomes in induced murine NMIBC models.
Lipella Pharmaceuticals completed its initial public offering in December 2022 and continues to focus on developing treatments for diseases with significant unmet needs. For more information, visit their website at www.lipella.com.
Lipella Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: LIPO) announced the completion of its first Site Initiation Visit (SIV) for the Phase 2a trial of LP-310, targeting Oral Lichen Planus (OLP). The trial, starting in mid-2024, will involve 24 adult subjects across five U.S. sites. LP-310, a proprietary liposomal-tacrolimus oral rinse, will be tested for safety, tolerability, and efficacy at doses of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 1.0 mg. The study addresses the unmet need for an FDA-approved OLP treatment and is expected to conclude in mid-2025. Lipella's CEO and CMO expressed optimism about providing a potential treatment for the 6 million Americans suffering from OLP.
Lipella Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: LIPO) announced the publication of an abstract at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. The abstract, titled “Intravesical Administration of Pembrolizumab for Bladder Tumor- A Potential Strategy to Minimize Drug Toxicity,” presents new preclinical data for LP-50, an intravesical formulation for treating non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).
The preclinical results indicate that LP-50 has the potential to increase efficacy while reducing systemic toxicity. Dr. Michael Chancellor, the Chief Medical Officer of Lipella, provided insights into these promising results. The ASCO annual meeting will take place from May 31 to June 4, 2024, in Chicago, IL, and online.
The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 83,190 new cases of bladder cancer diagnosed in the United States in 2024.
Lipella Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: LIPO) announced FDA guidance for its lead product, LP-10, in a Type-C meeting. LP-10, intended for moderate to severe hemorrhagic cystitis, will enter Phase 2b trials in the second half of 2024. The trial will include around 36 patients and will focus on objectives, safety, control group monitoring, dosing, efficacy endpoints, and sample size. Previous Phase 2a studies showed positive results with improved urinary symptoms in 13 patients. This FDA feedback allows Lipella to proceed confidently with their next trial phase, enhancing their value proposition.
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