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List of Pharma and Biotech Companies Developing Obesity Drugs

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US$ 804.62
-16.57 -2.02
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900.40M
US$ 724.480B
US$ 126.73
-1.13 -0.88
3.04M
4.45B
US$ 563.950B
US$ 40.77
1.12 2.82
494,124
6.38B
US$ 260.110B
US$ 105.24
-0.72 -0.68
5.72M
1.74B
US$ 183.120B
US$ 30.77
0.59 1.95
33.62M
5.67B
US$ 174.470B
US$ 1.00
14.44 1.36
375,292
108.37M
US$ 116.890B
US$ 80.50
0.58 0.73
2.24M
456.46M
US$ 36.750B
US$ 17.10
0.30 1.79
8.42M
1.13B
US$ 19.320B
US$ 317.96
7.67 2.47
231,836
59.32M
US$ 18.860B
US$ 210.90
1.18 0.56
293,061
84.29M
US$ 17.780B
US$ 65.98
1.30 2.01
9.12M
110.27M
US$ 7.280B
US$ 41.21
0.97 2.41
755,218
88.29M
US$ 3.640B
US$ 49.05
-0.56 -1.13
281,528
60.97M
US$ 2.990B
US$ 38.65
0.34 0.89
570,331
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US$ 52.32
2.03 4.04
894,099
36.08M
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0.12 1.30
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0.22 2.50
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0.06 0.90
2.15M
70.90M
US$ 478.580M
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0.07 1.01
499,720
41.56M
US$ 292.170M
US$ 2.95
0.05 1.72
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70.50M
US$ 207.980M
US$ 4.19
0.15 3.71
77,690
47.90M
US$ 200.700M
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0.26 4.41
190,990
28.07M
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0.0005 0.05
426,258
146.38M
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0.06 2.36
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40.63M
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US$ 3.42
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101.51M
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0.29 9.39
201,411
14.32M
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Latest News From Companies Developing Obesity Drugs


ZyVersa Therapeutics Selects Obesity and Related Metabolic Complications as Lead Indication for Inflammasome ASC Inhibitor IC 100

WESTON, Fla., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZyVersa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZVSA, or “ZyVersa”), a clinical stage specialty biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class drugs for treatment of inflammatory and renal diseases, announces that obesity and its related metabolic complications has been selected as the lead indication for Inflammasome ASC Inhibitor IC 100. “Obesity, a well-established risk factor for an array of different metabolic disorders,... Read more


Roche: Genentech Announces Positive Phase I Results of Its Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonist CT-996 for the Treatment of People With Obesity

After four weeks of treatment, CT-996 demonstrated clinically meaningful weight loss of -7.3% (weight loss in placebo -1.2%; p < 0.001)1  Pharmacokinetic data supports a once-daily oral dosing regimen for CT-9961  The safety and tolerability profile was consistent with other oral GLP-1 receptor agonists and no unexpected safety signals were observed1  SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. / Jul 17, 2024 / Business Wire / Genentech, a member of the Roche Group... Read more


SciSparc Announces U.S. Patent Application for Treating Metabolic Syndrome and Weight Loss

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) ("Company" or "SciSparc"), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders and rare diseases of the central nervous system, announced that an additional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) was submitted as part of its ongoing collaboration with Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND),... Read more


Pfizer Advances Development of Once-Daily Formulation of Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Danuglipron

Clinical evaluation of several modified release once-daily formulations of danuglipron resulted in encouraging pharmacokinetic data for several candidates with one showing the most favorable profile The company plans to conduct dose optimization studies with a focus on the preferred formulation to inform the registration enabling studies NEW YORK / Jul 11, 2024 / Business Wire / Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that based on results from the ongoing pharmacokinetic... Read more


Cosmos Health Advances Commercialization of CCX0722 Weight Management Solution with Completion of Pilot Production and Scale-Up Phases; Significant Step Towards Entering $143Bn Global Market

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / July 10, 2024 / Cosmos Health Inc. ("Cosmos Health" or the "Company'') (NASDAQ:COSM), a diversified, vertically integrated global healthcare group engaged in innovative R&D, owner of proprietary pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands, manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, and operator of a telehealth platform, announced today the successful completion of the pilot production and scale-up phases of CCX0722, a biocompatible hydrogel... Read more


NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals Doses First Patient in the MAD Part 2 of Its Phase 1 Clinical Trial Evaluating DA-1726 for the Treatment of Obesity

Top-Line Data Readout From the Single Ascending Dose Part 1 Expected in the Third Quarter of 2024, and From the Multiple Ascending Dose Part 2 in the First Quarter of 2025 Planned Part 3 Will Assess Total Weight Loss at 24 Weeks, Exploring Maximum Titratable Dose and Dietary Changes; Interim Data Readout Expected Mid-2026 with Top-Line Data in the Second Half of 2026 Recent Financing of up to $70 million Will Fund the Ongoing Clinical Development of DA-1726 CAMBRIDGE,... Read more


DarioHealth Demonstrates 12 Months of Sustained Healthy Behavior Change for Members Taking a GLP-1

New research confirms behavior change driven by Dario digital platform is sustainable for 12 month period and supports clinical results for members taking a GLP-1 Additional research demonstrates 31% of Dario members with Type 2 diabetes achieve results reflecting diabetes remission NEW YORK, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO) ("Dario" or the "Company"), a leader in the global digital health market, announced today two new studies presented... Read more


Fractyl Health Announces Advancement in Weight Maintenance Pipeline and Business Updates

Company will accelerate Revita® weight maintenance clinical study REMAIN-1; open label data from REVEAL-1 cohort expected in Q4 2024 and mid-point data analysis for REMAIN-1 anticipated in Q2 2025 Company expands Revita type 2 diabetes clinical study REVITALIZE-1, expanding eligibility; increases potential U.S. treatment population for Revita by over 6x (from ~4 to ~25 million patients) Company presented preclinical data showing greater, more durable weight loss for... Read more


Altimmune Presents Data from Phase 2 MOMENTUM Trial of Pemvidutide in Obesity during Oral Presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 84th Scientific Sessions

GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today presented data from the 48-week Phase 2 MOMENTUM clinical trial of pemvidutide, its GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist candidate, in obesity, including the results of a recently completed body composition analysis, at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 84th Scientific Sessions. “We’re pleased with the data presented at... Read more


Fractyl Health Presents New Preclinical Data on Sustained Weight Maintenance and Improved Body Composition from its Rejuva® Single-Administration GLP-1 Pancreatic Gene Therapy in President’s Select...

Single administration of Rejuva reduced fat mass and improved glycemia in the well-validated diet-induced obesity (DIO) mouse model Rejuva also prevented weight and glycemic rebound after semaglutide withdrawal Data provide first demonstration that Rejuva treatment has potential to mimic natural release of GLP-1 from pancreas BURLINGTON, Mass., June 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fractyl Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GUTS) (the “Company”), a metabolic therapeutics company... Read more


NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals' DA-1726 Demonstrated Superiority in Weight Loss, Retention of Lean Body Mass, and Lipid-Lowering Effects Compared to Survodutide, in Pre-Clinical Models

DA-1726 Also Exhibited Superior Glucose Lowering Compared to Survodutide Lipid-Lowering Effect of DA-1726 Shown to be Superior Compared to Tirzepatide Data Presented at the ADA 84th Scientific Sessions CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 22, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the transformation of cardiometabolic diseases, today announced pre-clinical data which indicates that DA-1726,... Read more


Terns Pharmaceuticals Highlights New Preclinical Data Supporting TERN-501 in Combination with a GLP-1R Agonist for Obesity at the ADA’s 84th Annual Scientific Sessions and Upcoming Conference Partic

FOSTER CITY, Calif., June 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that preclinical data supporting TERN-501, a highly selective thyroid hormone receptor beta (THR-β) receptor agonist, in combination with a GLP-1 receptor agonist... Read more


Allurion Technologies Announces Publication of New Data Demonstrating Lean Mass Gains in Patients Experiencing 14% Weight Loss

Patients gained an average of 5.6% in lean body mass during the Allurion Program Separate studies of patients on GLP-1 therapy report an average lean mass loss of 11%1 NATICK, Mass. / Jun 20, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced the publication of a study demonstrating an average lean mass gain of 5.6% in patients with an average weight loss of 14% at four months on the Allurion Program.... Read more


Palatin Technologies Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Study of Bremelanotide for the Treatment of Obesity

Co-Administration Phase 2 study of bremelanotide with tirzepatide (GLP-1) to provide key information for melanocortin treatments of obesity Topline data expected by end of calendar year 2024 Additional studies under assessment for multiple metabolic conditions CRANBURY, N.J., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity... Read more


Ventyx Biosciences Announces Positive Preclinical Data for CNS-Penetrant NLRP3 Inhibitor VTX3232 Demonstrating Reversal of Obesity and Improvements in Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Markers

VTX3232 demonstrated improvements in body weight, systemic inflammatory biomarkers and cardiometabolic parameters in diet-induced obesity (DIO) mice Additive effects were observed for VTX3232 in combination with the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide across key endpoints compared to semaglutide or VTX3232 alone SAN DIEGO, June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTYX) (“Ventyx”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on... Read more


Novo Nordisk launches national Wegovy® campaign, Power of Wegovy®

Designed to celebrate diverse, unique portrayals of individuals who partner with their healthcare professional to change the course of their weight-management journey, while educating on the clinical data of Wegovy® Reflects the power of personal journeys to address stigma, and the importance of us all working together to address excess weight and treat obesity PLAINSBORO, N.J., June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo Nordisk today launched The Power of Wegovy®,... Read more


Structure Therapeutics Reports Positive Topline Data from its Phase 2a Obesity Study and Capsule to Tablet PK Study for its Oral Non-Peptide Small Molecule GLP-1 Receptor Agonist GSBR-1290

GSBR-1290 achieved a clinically meaningful and statistically significant placebo-adjusted mean weight loss of 6.2% (p<0.0001) in the Phase 2a obesity study and up to 6.9% (p<0.0001) in the capsule to tablet PK study, in both cases at 12 weeks GSBR-1290 demonstrated generally favorable safety and tolerability results with low AE-related study discontinuations Pharmacokinetic data support dose proportional exposure and once-daily oral dosing of GSBR-1290 36-week... Read more


Allurion Technologies Announces Expansion of AI Weight Loss Coach to Support Patients on GLP-1s

Company also announces first commercial agreements for the Virtual Care Suite in the United States NATICK, Mass. / May 30, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced the expansion of its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered weight loss coach, Coach Iris, to support patients prescribed GLP-1s and other anti-obesity medications and the first commercial agreements for its Virtual Care Suite (VCS)... Read more


Evotec, Inserm, Lille University Hospital and Inserm Transfert Enter Collaboration to Identify Novel Therapeutic Targets in Obesity and Metabolic Diseases

Partnership will expand Evotec's molecular patient database in the area of metabolic diseases and in particular obesity Evotec will leverage its leading PanOmics technologies for the generation of large omics data sets including transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics Lille University Hospital will provide human biological samples and associated clinical data from its ABOS Biobank and will collect specific human biosamples for the collaboration All parties will... Read more


Eli Lilly Increases Manufacturing Investment to $9 Billion at Newest Indiana Site to Boost API Production for Tirzepatide and Pipeline Medicines

Largest investment in active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing of synthetic medicines in U.S. history Since 2020, the company has committed more than $18 billion to build, upgrade and acquire facilities in the U.S. and Europe INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that it has more than doubled its investment in its Lebanon, Indiana, manufacturing site with a new $5.3 billion commitment, increasing... Read more


Scholar Rock Announces Initiation of Phase 2 EMBRAZE Trial of Apitegromab in Obesity and New Preclinical Data Supporting SRK-439 in Obesity

Phase 2 EMBRAZE proof-of-concept trial designed to assess apitegromab's ability to safely preserve lean muscle mass in individuals on GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy for obesity New preclinical head-to-head comparison shows that SRK-439 is more potent than an anti-ActRII antibody in maintaining lean mass in diet-induced obesity (DIO) mice; lean mass loss with SRK-439, 1mg/kg dose was equivalent to anti-ActRII antibody, 20mg/kg dose Company hosting Investor Event today... Read more


Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Receives Positive Recommendation from NICE for ▼IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) for Treatment of Obesity and Hyperphagia in Patients with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

BOSTON, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued guidance that recommends IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) as an option for treating obesity and the control of hunger (hyperphagia) in genetically... Read more


Roundhill Investments Launches GLP-1 & Weight Loss ETF (OZEM)

OZEM provides exposure to the rapidly growing weight loss management market, which is expected to reach $100 billion by 2030. NEW YORK, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, is pleased to announce the launch of the Roundhill GLP-1 & Weight Loss ETF (OZEM), which began trading on Nasdaq today. OZEM is the world's first ETF focused exclusively on the rapidly growing sector of GLP-1 receptor agonists... Read more


Fractyl Health Presents Compelling Preclinical Data from Single-Administration GLP-1 Pancreatic Gene Therapy Rejuva® at Digestive Disease Week 2024

Results showed single-administration GLP-1 pancreatic gene therapy candidate reduced liver weight by 42% (p<0.01) and liver triglycerides by 67% (p<0.0001) compared to placebo two months after administration Data also demonstrated reductions of 36% in total cholesterol and 51% in low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (both, p<0.0001) compared to placebo two months after administration New results highlight potential for profound, durable, and broad metabolic... Read more


Genentech Reports Positive Phase Ib Results for Its Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist CT-388 in People With Obesity

Over 24 weeks, a once-weekly subcutaneous injection of CT-388 achieved a clinically meaningful and statistically significant mean placebo-adjusted weight loss of 18.8% (p < 0.001)  At week 24, 100% of CT-388 treated participants achieved >5% weight loss, 70% achieved >15% and 45% achieved >20% weight loss  In a subgroup with pre-diabetes at baseline, CT-388 treatment normalized glycemia in all patients, indicating its strong impact on glucose ho... Read more


Veru Announces Steven B. Heymsfield M.D. as the Principal Investigator for its Enobosarm Phase 2b Clinical Trial for High Quality Weight Loss

MIAMI, FL, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU), a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for preserving muscle for high quality weight loss, oncology, and viral induced acute respiratory distress syndrome, today announced Steven B. Heymsfield, M.D., a Professor and the Director of the Body Composition-Metabolism Laboratory at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as the... Read more


ObeEnd - Pioneering Drug-Free Weight Management Wristband

VANCOUVER, BC, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WAT Medical, a leader in innovative healthcare solutions, announces the development of ObeEnd, the world's first weight management wristband backed by clinical evidence showcasing its efficacy in reducing dietary intake. Findings from this groundbreaking study were presented at the Canadian Nutrition Society annual conference in May 2024. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global prevalence of obesity... Read more


BioRestorative Therapies Enhances Preclinical Metabolic Program with a Novel Exosome-Based Biologic Targeting Obesity

New therapeutic candidate developed using Company’s patented ThermoStem® platform  Candidate has potential to serve as an adjuvant to existing pharmaceuticals that are FDA approved and marketed towards weight loss  DMF submission and commencement of first-in-human studies targeted for before the end of 2024  Expanding the use of ThermoStem® may open the door to big pharma partnership opportunities  MELVILLE, N.Y., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)... Read more


Palatin Technologies Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application for the Co-Administration of Bremelanotide with Tirzepatide (GLP-1) for the Treatment of Obesity

Phase 2 clinical study expected to begin in mid-calendar year 2024 Topline data expected by calendar year-end 2024 Hosting virtual KOL event "Beyond GLPs" on May 8, 2024 Focus will be on Company's metabolic program and the multiple roles for novel melanocortin receptor 4 agonists in treating obesity and weight loss maintenance CRANBURY, N.J., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company... Read more


Veru Enrolls First Patients in Phase 2b Clinical Trial of Enobosarm and Semaglutide Combination for High Quality Weight Loss

The Phase 2b study planned to be conducted in 15 clinical sites in the United States  Topline clinical data expected in the fourth quarter calendar year 2024  MIAMI, FL, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU), a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for preserving muscle for high quality weight loss, oncology, and viral induced acute respiratory distress syndrome, today announced that... Read more


NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals Doses First Patient in Its Phase 1 Clinical Trial Evaluating DA-1726 for the Treatment of Obesity

Phase 1 Clinical Trial Timelines Significantly Accelerated Top-Line Data Readout from Single Ascending Dose Part 1 Now Expected in the Third Quarter of 2024 First Patient Dosed in the Multiple Ascending Dose Part 2 Expected in the Third Quarter of 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced dosing of the... Read more


Lipocine Announces Positive LPCN 2401 Clinical Results Showing Improved Body Composition in Participants with Obesity

LPCN 2401 treatment resulted in statistically significant body composition improvement in men Increased lean mass (LM) by 4.4% and decreased fat mass (FM) by 6.7% Reduced android fat (AF) by 4.1% and increased bone mineral content (BMC) by 2.8% Well-tolerated, adverse events (AEs) similar to placebo Potential for use in combination with incretin mimetics (GLP-1/GIP agonists and/or post GLP-1/GIP agonist) or as a monotherapy post discontinuation Conference... Read more


Biophytis launches OBA phase 2 clinical study in obesity with BIO101 (20-hydroxyecdysone)

Promising preclinical results obtained in obesity support the OBA Phase 2 clinical study expected to start mid-2024 PARIS, FRANCE AND CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 8, 2024 / Biophytis SA (Nasdaq:BPTS)(Euronext Growth Paris: ALBPS), ("Biophytis" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specialized in the development of therapeutics for age-related diseases, today announces that it is launching a new clinical development program named OBA, with... Read more


Hoth Therapeutics' Wholly Owned Subsidiary Merveille.ai, Advances AI-Driven Discovery for Obesity Treatment

Merveille.ai Files Patent for Obesity Treatment, Begins Preparatory Steps for Clinical Trials, Joins Nvidia Developer Program NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH), a patient focused biopharmaceutical company, is excited to announce a significant breakthrough by its subsidiary, Merveille.ai, in the field of obesity treatment. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Merveille.ai has identified a promising new therapeutic... Read more


Viking Therapeutics Announces Results from Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Oral Tablet Formulation of Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist VK2735

Up to 3.3% Placebo-Adjusted Mean Weight Loss (5.3% from Baseline) Observed After 28 Days VK2735 Shown to be Safe and Well-Tolerated in 28-Day Study with Low Rates of GI-Related Adverse Events Phase 2 Trial in Obesity Planned for 2H24 Conference Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET Today SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies... Read more


Fractyl Health Announces New Results From Its Rejuva® Platform Demonstrating Potent and Durable Effects of a Single Dose of a Human GLP-1 Pancreatic Gene Therapy Transgene Compared to Semaglutide in the...

Data provides first demonstration of glucose lowering and weight loss potency from pancreas-produced native human GLP-1, highlighting the capacity of pancreatic GLP-1 to provide metabolic control. The human GLP-1 transgene sequence used in RJVA-001 was administered to eight-week-old db/db mice with established disease and resulted in up to 50% blood sugar lowering and 11% weight loss vs vehicle at four weeks after a single administration, compared to 32% glucose lowering... Read more


Teladoc Health Expands Obesity & Weight Management Capabilities

PURCHASE, NY, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, today announced expanded capabilities designed to help employers and health plans manage rising demand for anti-obesity medication such as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists and support safe, sustainable weight loss and cardiometabolic health improvement for members. New features include helping plan sponsors and pharmacy benefit managers... Read more


Labcorp Launches Weight Loss Management Testing Solutions

New offering to support individuals and physicians with accessible and convenient testing options to guide weight loss management decisions and treatments BURLINGTON, N.C., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, announced today the introduction of its Weight Loss Management portfolio. The new offering features educational resources and convenient testing solutions, equipping individuals... Read more


Lexaria Bioscience to Begin Diabetes and Weight Loss Animal Study WEIGHT-A24-1

Multiple DehydraTECH-GLP-1 and DehydraTECH-CBD formulations to be tested Chronic dosing over a 12-week treatment period Will assess weight loss and blood glucose level control Efficacy through possible brain absorption delivery enhancement to be assessed KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) (NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms announces details of an 8-week animal... Read more


NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals Receives First Site IRB Approval for Its Phase 1 Clinical Trial Evaluating DA-1726 for the Treatment of Obesity

First Patient Expected to be Randomized in the Second Quarter of 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that it has received first site Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for Alexander Prezioso, M.D., Investigator, Clinical Pharmacology of Miami, in Hialeah, FL, to proceed with the Phase 1 clinical... Read more


Vivani Medical Announces Positive NPM-115 Preclinical Weight Loss Data Comparable to Ozempic®/Wegovy® and Discloses NPM-139 as Semaglutide as Strategy Shifts to Prioritize Obesity Portfolio

NPM-115 (exenatide implant) generated significant weight loss comparable to injectable semaglutide (Ozempic®/Wegovy®) from a single administration with expected twice-yearly dosing Vivani discloses semaglutide as the active pharmaceutical ingredient in NPM-139, with the added potential benefit of once-yearly dosing NPM-115 and NPM-139 are miniature, subdermal implants in development for chronic weight management designed to guarantee medication adherence and potentially... Read more


ZyVersa Therapeutics Highlights Data from Review Article Published in Nature Reinforcing IC 100’s Rationale for Inhibiting ASC and ASC Specks to Attenuate Damaging Inflammation Associated with Various...

Obesity, which affects over 1.9 billion people worldwide, is a state of low-grade chronic inflammation that causes an array of different metabolic disorders, including insulin resistance, type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, and even cancer. The article summarizes data demonstrating that inflammasome activation in fat tissue triggers cell death, known as pyroptosis. Pyroptosis results in systemic release of inflammatory cytokines, IL-1β... Read more


Viking Therapeutics Announces Positive Top-Line Results from Phase 2 VENTURE Trial of Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist VK2735 in Patients with Obesity

Study Achieves Primary and all Secondary Endpoints, Demonstrating Statistically Significant Reductions in Body Weight at all Doses as Compared to Placebo Up to 13.1% Placebo-Adjusted Mean Weight Loss (14.7% From Baseline) Observed After 13 Weeks of Treatment; No Plateau Observed  VK2735 Shown to be Safe and Well-Tolerated in 13-Week Study; 95% of GI-specific Treatment Emergent Adverse Events Considered Mild or Moderate Conference Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET... Read more


Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces Clinical Development Plan of Setmelanotide for Hypothalamic Obesity in Japan

Supplemental cohort of 12 Japanese patients to be added to global Phase 3 hypothalamic obesity trial, with dosing expected to begin in third quarter of 2024  Significant unmet need with 5,000 to 8,000 patients with hypothalamic obesity estimated to be living in Japan  BOSTON, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and... Read more


Veru Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application to Initiate Phase 2b Clinical Trial with Enobosarm to Treat Muscle Loss Associated with Weight Loss Drugs

FDA IND clearance is an important development milestone in advancing enobosarm in combination with GLP-1 drugs for potentially higher quality weight loss than has been shown with GLP-1 drug alone Randomized Phase 2b clinical trial aims to show enobosarm preserves muscle and physical function while augmenting fat loss in sarcopenic obese or overweight elderly patients on GLP-1 drug for weight loss Phase 2b clinical trial is expected to initiate by April 2024 Phase 2b... Read more


NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Clearance of IND for a Phase 1 Clinical Trial of DA-1726 for the Treatment of Obesity

Preclinical Studies Show DA-1726 Elicits Superior Weight Loss Compared to Semaglutide (Wegovy™) and Similar Weight Loss Compared to Tirzepatide (Mounjaro™), While Consuming More Food Initiation of Phase 1 Clinical Trial Expected to Occur in the First Half of 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that... Read more


Abbott Launches New PROTALITY™ Brand to Support Adults on Their Weight Loss Journey

The PROTALITY™ brand provides nutritional support for adults pursuing weight loss in the form of a high-protein nutrition shake featuring a blend of fast- and slow-digesting protein designed to feed muscles for up to seven hours As people eat less and lose weight, a portion of what's lost may be from muscle, which is vital to overall health and physical functioning More than 7 in 10 adults are overweight or have obesity in the U.S. and many turn to diets, whether... Read more


ZyVersa Therapeutics Highlights Publication Indicating That Inflammasome NLRP3-Mediated Inflammation in Obese Children Leads to Insulin Resistance and Risk of Complications Such as Type 2 Diabetes

Insulin resistance (IR), a common feature of childhood obesity which affects 15 million children and adolescents, is the main driver of obesity-related metabolic complications such as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and premature heart disease. This study demonstrated that NLRP3 inflammasome activation was highest in obese children with the worst metabolic profile (higher serum glucose levels, a late insulin response to glucose tolerance tests, adverse serum lipid profiles,... Read more


Newtopia Launches "GLP-1 Sustain" Program to Affordably Preserve and Extend Valuable Health Benefits of Novel Weight Loss Drugs

NEWU Enables Path to Positive ROI for Payers, Employers, and Value-Based Providers Burdened by Soaring Health Costs and GLP-1 'Sticker Shock' TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Newtopia Inc. ("Newtopia" or the "Company") (TSXV: NEWU) (OTCQB: NEWUF), a tech-enabled whole health platform for creating habits that prevent, slow and reverse chronic disease, today announced GLP-1 Sustain, a companion program to specifically support and extend the dramatic clinical outcomes... Read more


World first : Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Treats First Patients with Allurion Technologies Balloon for Pre-Surgical Weight Loss

Allurion Program is the latest innovation in the NHS’s war against obesity NATICK, Mass. / Jan 23, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced that the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (FT) is the first NHS trust in the United Kingdom, and the first non-private sector organisation in the world, to introduce the Allurion Gastric Balloon - the world's only swallowable gastric balloon that requires... Read more

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