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Q32 Bio has received FDA Fast Track designation for its drug bempikibart (ADX-914) to treat alopecia areata. Bempikibart, a human anti-IL-7Rα antibody that blocks IL-7 and TSLP signaling, is currently in Phase 2 trials through the SIGNAL-AA clinical program.

The Fast Track status acknowledges both the serious nature of alopecia areata and the significant unmet medical needs in this field. This designation follows promising clinical activity in Part A of the SIGNAL-AA trial, with dosing now initiated in both Part A's open-label extension and Part B.

The Fast Track process aims to speed up drug development and review, potentially offering benefits like more frequent FDA communications, rolling review opportunities, and possible eligibility for Accelerated Approval and Priority Review, helping bring crucial treatments to patients faster.

Q32 Bio (QTTB) has announced significant progress in its SIGNAL-AA Phase 2a clinical trial for bempikibart in alopecia areata (AA) treatment. The company has dosed first patients in both Part A open-label extension (OLE) and Part B of the trial.

Part A results showed encouraging clinical activity with improvement in SALT scores and SALT-20 responses through week 36. Notable continued responses were observed in multiple patients through week 55, approximately seven months post-last dose, suggesting potential remittive effects and durability of response.

Part B will evaluate approximately 20 severe or very severe AA patients over 36 weeks, with follow-up to 52 weeks. The treatment protocol includes a 200mg weekly loading regimen for four weeks, followed by 200mg every-other-week maintenance doses over 32 weeks. Topline data from Part B is expected in the first half of 2026.

Q32 Bio (QTTB) has reported its Q4 2024 financial results and provided corporate updates. The company presented encouraging Phase 2a Part A data for bempikibart in treating alopecia areata (AA) at the 2025 AAD Annual Meeting. The drug demonstrated meaningful clinical activity at week 24 with continued effects after dosing cessation, showing potential as a differentiated AA treatment.

Key financial metrics include cash and equivalents of $78.0 million as of December 31, 2024, providing runway into 2H'26. Q4 2024 saw R&D expenses of $10.5 million (up from $8.3M YoY) and G&A expenses of $4.0 million (up from $2.8M YoY). Net loss was $14.2 million ($1.16 per share).

The company is advancing two key initiatives: the SIGNAL-AA open-label extension and SIGNAL-AA Part B, both scheduled to dose patients in 1H'25, with Part B topline data expected in 1H'26.

Q32 Bio (Nasdaq: QTTB) presented additional results from Part A of its SIGNAL-AA Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating bempikibart in patients with alopecia areata at the 2025 AAD Meeting. The trial demonstrated encouraging improvements in SALT reduction at week 24 and continued effects after dosing cessation.

Key findings include:

• 16% mean SALT score reduction in bempikibart group vs 2% in placebo at week 24 (p=0.045)
• Continued response improvement through week 36 despite only 24 weeks of treatment
• Two patients showed ongoing responses at week 55, suggesting potential remittive effects
• Favorable safety profile with no Grade 3 or higher treatment-related adverse events

The company plans to initiate an open-label extension study and SIGNAL-AA Part B in 1H'25, with topline data expected in 1H'26. Part B will include a loading dosing regimen and longer treatment period of 36 weeks with follow-up through week 52.

Q32 Bio (QTTB) announced that results from Part A of its SIGNAL-AA Phase 2a clinical trial of bempikibart in patients with alopecia areata (AA) will be presented at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Orlando.

The presentation will highlight findings from the randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluating bempikibart, a fully human anti-IL-7Rα antibody designed to re-regulate adaptive immune function by blocking IL-7 and TSLP signaling in severe and very severe alopecia areata patients.

The late-breaking oral presentation will be delivered by Dr. Brett King of Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut on March 8, 2025. The company views the selection for late-breaking presentation status as recognition of bempikibart's promising clinical activity and well-tolerated safety profile.

Q32 Bio (Nasdaq: QTTB), a clinical stage biotechnology company specializing in immune homeostasis therapeutics, has announced its participation in two major investor conferences this March.

The company will present at the TD Cowen 45th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston on March 5, 2025, at 11:50 a.m. ET, followed by the Leerink Partners Global Healthcare Conference in Miami Beach on March 11, 2025, at 11:20 a.m. ET.

Webcasts of both presentations will be accessible through Q32 Bio's website, with replays available for 90 days after the events.

Q32 Bio (NASDAQ: QTTB) announced a strategic restructuring to focus on advancing bempikibart for alopecia areata (AA) treatment. The company is discontinuing its Phase 2 renal basket trial of ADX-097 and evaluating strategic options for its complement inhibitor platform. The restructuring, including personnel reductions, is expected to extend cash runway to 2H'26.

Based on encouraging results from SIGNAL-AA Part A trial, showing improvement in SALT scores and continued response through week 55, Q32 Bio plans to initiate an open-label extension in 1H'25. The company will also begin SIGNAL-AA Part B dosing in 1H'25, with topline data expected in 1H'26. Part B will evaluate approximately 20 patients with severe AA over 36 weeks of treatment.

Q32 Bio (Nasdaq: QTTB) has announced its participation in the Oppenheimer 35th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference. The clinical stage biotechnology company, which specializes in developing biologic therapeutics for immune homeostasis restoration, will deliver a virtual company presentation on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. E.T.

Interested parties can access the presentation webcast through Q32 Bio's website at www.q32bio.com on the Events and Presentations page. The presentation recording will remain available for 90 days after the event.

Q32 Bio announced topline results from two Phase 2a clinical trials for bempikibart. The SIGNAL-AA trial in alopecia areata showed encouraging results, with patients experiencing a 16% mean reduction in SALT score versus 2% for placebo at week 24. Additionally, 13% of bempikibart patients achieved SALT-20 by week 26 compared to 0% for placebo.

However, the SIGNAL-AD trial in atopic dermatitis did not meet its primary endpoint in Part B, despite promising findings in Part A. The drug demonstrated safety and tolerability across both trials, with significant biomarker evidence showing potent IL-7 and TSLP inhibition. Based on these results, Q32 Bio plans to advance bempikibart specifically for alopecia areata treatment, expanding the SIGNAL-AA trial with approximately 20 additional patients.