Protagonist Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Protagonist Therapeutics reported positive data from the FRONTIER 1 and REVIVE studies, with JNJ-2113 advancing to Phase 3 and rusfertide's Phase 3 VERIFY study continuing. The company's cash position is strong, with runway through the end of 2025.
Positive topline results from the Phase 2b FRONTIER 1 study of JNJ-2113 were presented at the World Congress of Dermatology.
JNJ-2113 is advancing toward a Phase 3 study in psoriasis and a Phase 2b study in ulcerative colitis.
Positive data from the Phase 2 REVIVE study of rusfertide in polycythemia vera were presented at the European Hematology Association (EHA2023).
The global Phase 3 VERIFY study of rusfertide is ongoing, with enrollment completion projected by the end of the first quarter of 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Protagonist anticipates continued progress in the clinical development of JNJ-2113 and rusfertide, with potential milestone payments and a strong cash runway.
Positive Outlook
- Potential benefits of JNJ-2113
- Expectations regarding the clinical development of JNJ-2113
- Potential receipt of milestone and royalty payments under collaboration agreement with Janssen Biotech, Inc.
- Forecasted cash runway
- Expectations regarding enrollment in the REVIVE Phase 3 trial
Challenges Ahead
- Ability to develop and commercialize product candidates
- Ability to earn milestone payments under collaboration agreement with Janssen Biotech, Inc.
- Ability to use and expand programs to build a pipeline of product candidates
- Ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of product candidates
- Ability to operate in a competitive industry and compete successfully against competitors that have greater resources