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MET642, a potent, sustained, non-bile acid farnesoid x-receptor (FXR) agonist, is a non-immunosuppressive treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Through the acquisition, Equillium adds Metacrine’s farnesoid X receptor platform, including lead molecule MET642, an orally delivered FXR agonist that is a non-immunosuppressive treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
MET642, an FXR Agonist with a Unique Chemotype is currently being investigated in clinical trials as potential new treatments for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
The Phase 2a study is a 16-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center trial evaluating the safety, tolerability and pharmacological activity of MET642 (3 mg and 6 mg). Full trial results of up to 180 patients are expected to be reported in the first half of 2022.
First patient has been treated in its Phase 2a trial of MET642, a potent, sustained, non-bile acid farnesoid x-receptor (FXR) agonist, for the treatment of patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
The findings showed robust and sustained FXR activation, which Metacrine believes is key to optimizing therapeutic benefits. Combined with a favorable pharmacological and tolerability profile, the results support the therapeutic potential of MET409 for patients with NASH.
MET409 demonstrated notable improvements in decreased liver fat content and differentiated impacts on pruritus and LDL cholesterol after 12 weeks of treatment in NASH patients .
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to MET409, the company’s lead farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist, for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).