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HanAll reports strong financial performance with second quarter total revenue of 31.6 billion KRW, driven by the strong sales from the key products. HanAll expands collaboration with Turn Biotechnologies through an exclusive licensing agreement for Epigenetic Reprogramming of Aging (ERATM) technology, targeting ophthalmic and otic diseases. Progress in clinical development programs continued including the completion of Phase 1 study for HL192 (ATH-399A) in Parkinson's Disease, with results expected in the second half of 2024 and initiation of VELOS-4 Phase 3 study on tanfanercept for Dry Eye Disease. ROCKVILLE, Md. and SEOUL, South Korea, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HanAll Biopharma Co., Ltd. (KRX: 009420.KS), a global biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering and developing innovative medicines for patients, reported financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and provided business updates. HanAll ended the second quarter with total revenue of 31.6 billion KRW and an operating loss of 3.1 billion KRW. Sales revenue reached 28.1 billion KRW, reflecting a 5.4% increase from the same period in 2023, bolstered by robust sales of key products. The overall profitability for the second quarter turned to a loss due to the absence of milestone revenues from the licensed partner. Within the past quarter, HanAll strengthened its relationship with Turn Biotechnologies, a company founded on licensed technologies from Stanford, culminating in an exclusive licensing agreement to explore the potential of transient epigenetic reprogramming with the use of Yamanaka factors for ophthalmic and otic diseases. HanAll also completed a Phase 1 first in human study of HL192 (ATH-399A) targeting Parkinson's Disease, with results anticipated in the second half of 2024. HanAll's research and development efforts have achieved significant progress with the initiation of the Phase 3 VELOS-4 study investigating tanfanercept for dry eye disease (DED), with the topline results expected in 2026. Progress in anti-FcRn assets continued, with the potential advancement of HL161ANS (IMVT-1402)'s development program. Top-line results are anticipated from the ongoing batoclimab Phase 2b study in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) and Phase 3 study in generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) in the first quarter of 2025. Additionally, the resubmission of the Biologics License Application (BLA) in China for gMG marked a significant milestone, bringing batoclimab one step closer to commercialization. A total of 10 additional studies are being planned for HL161ANS (IMVT-1402). The initiation of studies for the first 4 to 5 potentially registrational studies is slated to begin by the first quarter of 2025. The remaining indications are slated to be initiated by the first quarter of 2026. "HanAll made a meaningful progress in our R&D in the second quarter, including the completion of the HL192 Phase 1 study in PD, the initiation of the VELOS-4 Phase 3 study for dry eye, and the establishment of a licensing agreement with Turn.bio to develop medicines for age-related diseases. We will sustain our investment in R&D through enhancing efficiency of our operations," said Sean Jeong, M.D., MBA, CEO of HanAll Biopharma. Second Quarter 2024 BUSINESS UPDATE Pipeline Development Highlights A comprehensive update of HanAll's public pipeline development below includes an overview of research along with lists of compounds, targeted indications, and developmental phases. AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES PROGRAMS Batoclimab (HL161BKN) A novel, fully human, subcutaneously administered antibody targeting FcRn with the potential to address multiple IgG-mediated autoimmune diseases, batoclimab is designed to selectively bind to FcRn, which plays a role in recycling IgG, thereby reducing levels of harmful IgG antibodies Immunovant, a member of the Roivant group of companies as well as HanAll's licensed partner in the United States and Europe, is making progress across four autoimmune indications. Results from the batoclimab study in Graves' disease are expected in fall of 2024 from Immunovant. Phase 3 studies in gMG and TED are advancing. Topline data from the Phase 3 study in generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) is also anticipated in the first quarter of 2025. Progress continues in the Phase 3 study for Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), with the top-line results also projected in the first half of 2025. Regarding the ongoing Phase 2b Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) study, Immunovant has decided to extend the duration of the study in order to optimize the study design for IMVT-1402 in CIDP. Following this decision, initial results from period 1 of the Phase 2b study in CIDP are expected in the first quarter of 2025. Harbour BioMed, another licensed partner which transferred exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize batoclimab in the Greater China region to CSPC NBP Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (NBP Pharma), has resubmitted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for batoclimab to the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in June 2024. The BLA incorporated supplementary long-term safety data from the Phase 3 study in gMG, concluded in June 2023. HL161ANS (IMVT-1402) Another novel, fully human, subcutaneous antibody molecule that inhibits FcRn-mediated recycling of IgG is designed to deliver maximum lgG reductions, while minimizing interference with albumin recycling Immunovant plans to initiate 4 to 5 potentially registrational studies for IMVT-1402 (HL161ANS) before the end of first quarter of 2025, following a recent Type B meeting with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). The company plans to initiate studies on IMVT-1402 in a total of 10 indications before the end of the first quarter of 2026. Immunovant is exploring initiating a registrational development in gMG with IMVT-1402. Immunovant will work to optimize the HL161ANS/IMVT-1402 CIDP trial design, drawing insights from the ongoing CIDP Phase 2b trial for batoclimab. This process involves extending the duration of Phase 2b study in batoclimab in CIDP and incorporating learnings from the previous studies. Immunovant also plans to provide an overview of the development program for HL161ANS/IMVT-1402 in Grave's disease (GD) in the second half of 2024. OPHTHALMIC DISEASE PROGRAM Tanfanercept (HL036) A novel topical protein therapy for ophthalmic diseases, including dry eye disease (DED), which inhibits TNF, a key mediator of ocular inflammation HanAll Biopharma and Daewoong Pharmaceutical initiated the Phase 3 VELOS-4 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tanfanercept in dry eye. The topline results for the VELOS-4 study is expected in 2026. The Phase 3 VELOS-4 trial builds upon key insights gained from the completed Phase 3 VELOS-3 study. In VELOS-3, tanfanercept demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the secondary efficacy endpoint of tear volume, as measured by unanesthetized Schirmer testing, in patients treated with tanfanercept compared to those in the vehicle group at week 8 (p=0.002). In addition, a post hoc analysis revealed that a notable proportion of participants in the tanfanercept group (14%) showed significant improvement (p=0.011) in the Schirmer test, with an increase of at least 10mm from baseline at week 8, compared to only 4% in the vehicle group. The 2020 FDA Draft Guidance on Dry Eye Drug Development considers the proportion of participants achieving a minimum 10mm increase in the Schirmer test response rate as an acceptable primary efficacy endpoint for approval. NEUROLOGY PROGRAM HL192 (ATH-399A) A pipeline candidate from NurrOn Pharmaceuticals (originating from Harvard Medical School's Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory) which targets Nurr1, both a master regulator in dopaminergic neuron development and maintenance, as well as an important component in anti-inflammatory functions. HL192 (ATH-399A) is being developed to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's disease (PD). The Phase 1 study of HL192, being jointly developed by HanAll Biopharma, Daewoong Pharmaceutical, and NurrOn Pharmaceuticals, has completed dosing with the results expected in the second half of 2024. ONCOLOGY PROGRAMS HL187 is a monoclonal antibody that targets TIGIT (T cell immunoreceptors with Ig and ITIM domains {Immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motif domains}). HL186 is a monoclonal antibody that targets TIM-3 (T cell Ig and mucin domain-3). These antibodies are being developed in collaboration with Daewoong Pharmaceutical as potential oncology treatments. HanAll is continuing with the pre-clinical development of the HL187 (anti-TIGIT) asset and plans to evaluate the further development of HL186 (anti-TIM-3) based on the strategic portfolio review. About HanAll Biopharma HanAll Biopharma (KRX: 009420.KS) is a global biopharmaceutical company with presence in Korea, the USA, Japan, and Indonesia with the mission of making meaningful contributions to patients' lives by introducing innovative, impactful medicines to address severe unmet medical needs. HanAll has been operating a portfolio of pharmaceutical products in the therapeutic areas of endocrine, circulatory, and urologic diseases for over 50 years. HanAll has also expanded its focus to immunology, oncology, neurology, and ophthalmology to discover and develop innovative medicines for patients with diseases for which there are no effective treatments. One of its lead pipeline assets, HL161 (INN: batoclimab), an anti-FcRn antibody, is being developed in Phase 3 and Phase 2 trials across the world for the treatment of autoimmune diseases including generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), thyroid eye disease (TED), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and Graves' disease (GD). HL161ANS (IMVT-1402), an anti-FcRn antibody targeting multiple indications, is being evaluated in a Phase clinical study (healthy volunteers). Another lead asset, HL036 (INN: tanfanercept), a TNF inhibitor protein, is being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical studies in the US and is also being evaluated in China for the treatment of dry eye disease. HL192 (ATH-399A), a Nurr1 activator targeting Parkinson's Disease, has completed a Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers. For further information, visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn. For any media inquiries, please contact HanAll PR/IR ([email protected], [email protected]). 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Pictured: Concept art showing an elderly woman overlaid with an illustration of a brain/iStock, boonstudio Drugs commonly used for the treatment of enlarged prostate may also help lower the risk of dementia with Lewy bodies, according to a new observational study from the University of Iowa Health Care. Drawing from Merative MarketScan, one of the largest proprietary U.S. healthcare claims databases, University of Iowa researchers identified more than 643,000 men who were starting treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia with one of six common therapies. Three of these drugs fell under the class of α-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists, better known as α-blockers, which work by inhibiting the contraction of smooth muscles. The researchers focused on terazosin, which is sold by Abbott under the brand name Hytrin, doxazosin, which is marketed by Pfizer as Cardura, and alfuzosin, which is branded as Uroxatral by Sanofi. Alpha-blocker drugs are known to have a unique side effect: they activate a key enzyme involved in the production of ATP, which is the molecular form of cellular energy. In the brain, these drugs can help boost the production of energy and fight neurodegeneration, the University of Iowa scientists hypothesized. As active comparators, the researchers also followed men in Merative MarketScan who were being treated with tamsulosin or with the 5α-reductase inhibitors (5ARI) finasteride and dutasteride, all of which are not known to affect energy production in the brain. The men included in the study had no history of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Participants were then followed until they exited the database or until they developed DLB. After an average follow-up of around three years, the study found that men who were initiated on the three alpha-blocker drugs were 40% less likely to develop DLB than comparators who were on tamsulosin. Compared with men whose enlarged prostates were being treated with 5ARI agents, the risk of DLBA was 27% lower in those taking alpha-blocker drugs. Both effects were statistically significant. By contrast, DLB had a statistically similar likelihood of developing in men being managed with tamsulosin and 5ARIs. These results were robust to several sensitivity analyses, according to researchers. The University of Iowa scientists published their findings Wednesday in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “If terazosin and these similar medications can help slow this progression—if not outright preventing the disease—this would be important to preserving cognitive function and quality of life in people with DLB,” Jacob Simmering, assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Iowa and lead study author, said in a statement. However, the researchers caution that the study is simply observational in design and only shows that there is a statistical correlation between the use of alpha-blocker drugs and the reduced risk of DLB. It does not establish causation nor does it show any directionality of association, they said. Tristan Manalac is an independent science writer based in Metro Manila, Philippines. Reach out to him on LinkedIn or email him at tristan@tristanmanalac.com or tristan.manalac@biospace.com.