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Sagimet Biosciences Inc. develops clinical-stage fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitors for diseases tied to dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways. Company news centers on denifanstat, an oral FASN inhibitor studied in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and moderate to severe acne, and TVB-3567, a second oral FASN inhibitor for acne.
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Sagimet Biosciences (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, will host a virtual investor and analyst day on May 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET.
The event will feature Dr. Scott Friedman from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who will discuss the unmet needs and treatment landscape for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Additionally, the event will cover topline data from Sagimet's FASCINATE-2 Phase 2b clinical trial for its lead drug candidate, denifanstat, an oral FASN inhibitor. A live Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Sagimet Biosciences (Nasdaq: SGMT) reported its Q1 2024 financial results, highlighting significant progress in the development of denifanstat for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The company announced positive results from the Phase 2b FASCINATE-2 trial, meeting primary efficacy endpoints and demonstrating significant fibrosis reduction. Full trial results will be presented at the EASL Congress in June 2024. Sagimet plans a Phase 3 trial following an FDA meeting in Q2 2024. The company raised $104.7 million from a public offering and holds $193.7 million in cash as of March 31, 2024, ensuring a cash runway through 2025. Research and development expenses increased to $5.3 million, while net losses remained consistent at $6.6 million year-over-year.
Sagimet Biosciences Inc. announced the oral presentation of denifanstat Phase 2b FASCINATE-2 study data at the EASL International Liver Congress 2024. The study demonstrated significant fibrosis improvement and MASH resolution in patients with F2 or F3 fibrosis.
Sagimet Biosciences Inc. announced the appointment of Thierry Chauche as Chief Financial Officer. Chauche brings over 20 years of financial and biopharma experience to the role. The company granted him an inducement stock option worth $2 million. Additionally, Sagimet approved inducement grants of stock options for four other newly-hired employees.
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