MetaVia (NASDAQ: MTVA) highlights DA-1726 obesity data in EASL 2026 late-breaking poster
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MetaVia Inc. furnished an update highlighting progress for its obesity drug candidate DA-1726. A late-breaking abstract on DA-1726, a dual oxyntomodulin analog targeting GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, has been accepted for a poster presentation at the EASL Congress 2026 in Barcelona.
The company notes DA-1726 is being evaluated in a 16-week Phase 1 Part 3 titration study aimed at optimizing higher dose levels and tolerability, with data expected in the fourth quarter of the year. Prior Phase 1 multiple ascending dose results in obesity showed best-in-class potential for weight loss, glucose control, and waist reduction compared to existing GLP-1 therapies in pre-clinical and early clinical work.
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MetaVia highlights DA-1726 with new EASL late-breaking data slot.
MetaVia is showcasing DA-1726, its dual GLP1R/GCGR agonist for obesity and MASH, via a late-breaking poster at the EASL Congress 2026. Late-breaking status typically reflects recently generated data and signals ongoing clinical momentum for a lead asset.
The company states that DA-1726 has shown best-in-class potential in a Phase 1 multiple ascending dose trial for weight loss, glucose control, and waist reduction. It is now in a 16-week Phase 1 Part 3 titration study to refine higher doses and tolerability, with data expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
MetaVia also highlights vanoglipel (DA-1241), a GPR119 agonist in Phase 2a for MASH with effects on liver inflammation, steatosis, and glucose control. Future disclosures on the Phase 1 Part 3 DA-1726 data and further vanoglipel studies will shape how these cardiometabolic programs evolve.
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oxyntomodulin (OXM) medical
GLP1R/GCGR dual agonist medical
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) medical
multiple ascending dose (MAD) trial medical
G-protein-coupled receptor 119 (GPR119) agonist medical
forward-looking statements regulatory
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosures.
On May 11, 2026, MetaVia Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that a late-breaking abstract highlighting DA-1726, a novel dual oxyntomodulin (OXM) analog targeting both GLP-1 (GLP1R) and glucagon (GCGR) receptors for the treatment of obesity, has been accepted for a poster presentation at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress 2026, being held May 27–30, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”) and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Exhibit 99.1
MetaVia to Present Data Highlighting DA-1726, a GLP-1/Glucagon Dual Agonist, in a Late-Breaking Poster Presentation at the EASL Congress 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 11, 2026 – MetaVia Inc. (Nasdaq: MTVA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that a late-breaking abstract highlighting DA-1726, a novel dual oxyntomodulin (OXM) analog targeting both GLP-1 (GLP1R) and glucagon (GCGR) receptors for the treatment of obesity, has been accepted for a poster presentation at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress 2026, being held May 27–30, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
“Having a late-breaking abstract on DA-1726 accepted for a poster presentation at the prestigious EASL Congress underscores the strength of this asset,” stated Hyung Heon Kim, President and Chief Executive Officer of MetaVia. “DA-1726 continues to demonstrate potential for a differentiated, best-in-class profile and is currently being evaluated in a 16-week Phase 1 Part 3 titration study designed to optimize higher dose levels and tolerability, with data expected in the fourth quarter of this year.”
| ● | Title: Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of DA-1726, an Oxyntomodulin Analogue, in a Higher-Dose Phase 1 Cohort with Exploratory Noninvasive Liver Assessment |
| ● | Presenting Author: Chris Fang, Chief Medical Officer, MetaVia |
| ● | Abstract Number: LB26-5204 |
| ● | Final Abstract ID: LBP-010 |
| ● | Session: Late Breaking Posters |
| ● | Presentation Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| ● | Presentation Start: 8:30 am CET |
A copy of the poster will be available on the Posters section of the MetaVia website after the presentation.
About DA-1726
DA-1726 is a novel oxyntomodulin (OXM) analogue functioning as a GLP1R/GCGR dual agonist for the treatment of obesity and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) that is to be administered once weekly subcutaneously. DA-1726 acts as a dual agonist of GLP-1 receptors (GLP1R) and glucagon receptors (GCGR), leading to weight loss through reduced appetite and increased energy expenditure. DA-1726 has a well understood mechanism and, in pre-clinical mice models, resulted in improved weight loss compared to semaglutide (Wegovy®), a leading GLP-1 receptor agonist. Additionally, in pre-clinical mouse models, DA-1726 elicited similar weight reduction, while consuming more food, compared to tirzepatide (Zepbound®) and survodutide (a drug with the same MOA), while also preserving lean body mass and demonstrating improved lipid-lowering effects compared to survodutide. In the Phase 1 multiple ascending dose (MAD) trial in obesity, the 32 mg dose of DA-1726 demonstrated best-in-class potential for weight loss, glucose control, and waist circumference reduction.
About MetaVia
MetaVia Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases. The company is currently developing DA-1726 for the treatment of obesity, and is developing vanoglipel (DA-1241) for the treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). DA-1726 is a novel oxyntomodulin (OXM) analogue that functions as a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) and glucagon receptor (GCGR) dual agonist. OXM is a naturally-occurring gut hormone that activates GLP1R and GCGR, thereby decreasing food intake while increasing energy expenditure, thus potentially resulting in superior body weight loss compared to selective GLP1R agonists such as semaglutide. In a Phase 1 multiple ascending dose (MAD) trial in obesity, DA-1726 demonstrated best-in-class potential for weight loss, glucose control, and waist reduction. Vanoglipel is a novel G-protein-coupled receptor 119 (GPR119) agonist that promotes the release of key gut peptides GLP-1, GIP, and PYY. In pre-clinical studies, vanoglipel demonstrated a positive effect on liver inflammation, lipid metabolism, weight loss, and glucose metabolism, reducing hepatic steatosis, hepatic inflammation, and liver fibrosis, while also improving glucose control. In a Phase 2a clinical study, vanoglipel demonstrated direct hepatic action in addition to its glucose lowering effects.
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