36 in both type 2 diabetes and obesity
applications. The response by the scientific and medical attendees to both
Genaera poster presentations was encouraging and supportive and we
enthusiastically look forward to further exploring the potential of this
unique and promising drug. Also important to note is that we are very
encouraged by the initial Phase 2 MEDI-528 results to date as presented at
the Chest Physicians Meeting in Chicago. MedImmune indicates that these
results offer positive reasons to continue with the remainder of their
Phase 2 program."
Genaera notes that both poster presentations are now available on the
Company website at http://www.genaera.com.
About Trodusquemine
Trodusquemine (MSI-1436) is the first drug candidate that acts both
centrally and peripherally to selectively inhibit the established and
validated enzyme target, protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP-1B). The dual
locations of MSI-1436 action make the drug a promising candidate for both
type 2 diabetes and obesity. By inhibiting PTP-1B, trodusquemine has been
shown to decrease appetite and normalize blood sugar as PTB-1B is central
to both the insulin and leptin pathways. Based on this unique mechanism of
action, trodusquemine has the potential to bridge the treatment for two of
the most serious metabolic diseases, type 2 diabetes and obesity. In
addition, trodusquemine has overcome selectivity concerns that other
compounds that target PTP-1B have failed to overcome. Preclinical studies
demonstrate that trodusquemine is a potent, highly selective and reversible
inhibitor of PTP- 1B. In vitro kinetics demonstrate that trodusquemine is a
reversible, allosteric, noncompetitive inhibitor of PTP-1B, binding to a
site different from the catalytic site of PTP-1B. Data also demonstrate
that trodusquemine can produce consistent, sustainable weight loss in a
variety of animal models and appears to overcome metabolic readjustment
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