Coeur Mining's AusperBio Advances Hepatitis B Treatment with Phase III Trial Approval
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AusperBio Advances Hepatitis B Treatment with Phase III Clinical Trial Approval
AusperBio Therapeutics, Inc. and Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against chronic hepatitis B (CHB) with the recent approval from the China Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) to initiate a Phase III clinical trial for their lead candidate, AHB-137. This milestone is crucial given that CHB affects approximately 290 million people globally, with a staggering 75 million cases in China alone. Current treatments can manage the virus but seldom lead to a functional cure, underscoring the urgent need for innovative therapies. The Phase III trial will assess the efficacy and safety of AHB-137, a novel antisense oligonucleotide, in HBeAg-negative CHB patients who are already on stable nucleos(t)ide analogue therapy.
The Phase III study is designed as a randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial that spans various locations in China. Participants will undergo a 24-week treatment regimen with AHB-137 at a dosage of 300 mg. The promising results from prior studies, including a Phase IIa trial presented at the Asia-Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL) conference and a Phase IIb trial showcased at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress, bolster the anticipation surrounding this new trial. Dr. Guofeng Cheng, Co-founder and CEO of AusperBio, expresses optimism about AHB-137's potential to significantly enhance treatment outcomes for CHB patients, marking this trial as a pivotal step in their ongoing efforts to combat this public health challenge.
The approval also follows the Breakthrough Therapy Designation awarded to AHB-137 by the CDE in July 2024, which highlights the drug’s potential to provide substantial benefits over existing therapies. Dr. Chris Yang, Co-founder and CSO, acknowledges the collaborative efforts of the research teams and investigators in reaching this crucial milestone. With the Phase III trial set to commence soon, AusperBio aims to accelerate its mission of developing effective, patient-centered treatments for CHB, ultimately striving for a functional cure that would transform the landscape of hepatitis B management.
In addition to the Phase III trial, AusperBio continues to focus on expanding its pipeline of innovative therapeutics. The company is committed to addressing various unmet medical needs in the biopharmaceutical sector, reflecting a broader trend in the industry toward precision medicine and targeted therapies. As the fight against viral infections like hepatitis B evolves, advancements in biotechnology such as those from AusperBio play a critical role in enhancing patient outcomes and public health.