Biomea Fusion, Inc. (“Biomea” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BMEA), a
clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering
and developing oral covalent small molecules to treat and improve
the lives of patients with metabolic diseases and genetically
defined cancers, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has lifted the clinical hold on Biomea’s
ongoing Phase I/II clinical trials of the Company’s investigational
covalent menin inhibitor BMF-219 in type 2 and type 1 diabetes
(COVALENT-111 and COVALENT-112), respectively.
“We greatly appreciate FDA’s review of our data, and the swift
resolution of the clinical trial hold. The in-depth review of the
clinical data to date reconfirms our confidence in BMF-219 as a
novel, first-in-class agent for the treatment of diabetes. We are
encouraged from the safety review of the ongoing Phase 2b Expansion
Study, where the concerning safety signals seen in the Phase 2a
Escalation Study did not translate over to the larger Expansion
Study. And most importantly, none of the elevated lab values
translated to confirmed serious liver injury or liver impairment,”
stated Thomas Butler, Biomea Fusion’s Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board. “We look forward to continuing our robust
development plan for BMF-219 following full resumption of our
ongoing studies, COVALENT-111 and COVALENT-112.”
Conference Call and Webcast
Details
Webcast of Biomea’s investor update today, Thursday, September
26th at 4:30 pm ET will be available to registered attendees under
the Investors and Media section of the company’s website at
https://investors.biomeafusion.com/news-events/events.A replay of
the presentation will be archived on Biomea’s website following the
event.
Diabetes Milestones for Q4
2024
- Announce a third
development candidate, a potent, selective, oral small molecule
GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Topline Week 26
data readout of Phase 2b with approximately 200 patients of
COVALENT-111
- Topline data
readout of Phase 2a of COVALENT-112 with approximately 20
patients
About COVALENT-111
COVALENT-111 is a multi-site, randomized,
double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase I/II study. In the completed
Phase I portion of the trial, healthy patients were enrolled in
single ascending dose cohorts to evaluate safety at the prospective
dosing levels for type 2 diabetic patients. Phase II consists of
multiple ascending dose cohorts and includes adult patients with
type 2 diabetes uncontrolled by standard of care medicines. Once
the Escalation Phase of COVALENT-111 was completed, the study
advanced into an Expansion Phase (Ph IIb) consisting of multiple
cohorts dosing type 2 diabetes patients for longer dose durations.
Additional information about this Phase I/II clinical trial of
BMF-219 in type 2 diabetes can be found at ClinicalTrials.gov using
the identifier NCT05731544.
About COVALENT-112
COVALENT-112 is a multi-site, randomized,
double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II study in adults with
stage 3 type 1 diabetes. This stage describes the period following
clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes when symptoms are present due
to significant beta cell loss. COVALENT-112 will be a multi-arm
trial comparing two different doses of BMF-219 to placebo (1:1:1)
to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and durability of BMF-219 in
adults with type 1 diabetes. Approximately 150 patients will be
enrolled in the trial and will receive either BMF-219 or placebo
over 12 weeks, followed by a 40-week off treatment period.
This trial also includes an open-label portion
for adults with type 1 diabetes up to 15 years since diagnosis. The
open-label portion (n=40) is examining the efficacy, safety, and
durability of BMF-219 at two oral dose levels, 100 mg and 200 mg
over 12-week treatment followed by a 40-week off treatment
period.
Additional information about the Phase II
clinical trial of BMF-219 in type 1 diabetes can be found at
ClinicalTrials.gov using the identifier NCT06152042.
About Biomea FusionBiomea
Fusion is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the
discovery and development of oral covalent small molecules to treat
patients with metabolic diseases and genetically defined cancers. A
covalent small molecule is a synthetic compound that forms a
permanent bond to its target protein and offers a number of
potential advantages over conventional non-covalent drugs,
including greater target selectivity, lower drug exposure, and the
ability to drive a deeper, more durable response.
We are utilizing our proprietary FUSION™ System
to discover, design and develop a pipeline of next-generation
covalent-binding small molecule medicines designed to maximize
clinical benefit for patients. We aim to have an outsized impact on
the treatment of disease for the patients we serve. We aim to
cure.
Visit us at biomeafusion.com and follow us on
LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements we make in this press release may include statements
which are not historical facts and are considered forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
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“potential,” “seeks,” “will,” and variations of these words or
similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Any such statements in this press release that are not
statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the
clinical and therapeutic potential of our product candidates and
development programs, including BMF-219, the potential of BMF-219
as a treatment for type 2 and type 1 diabetes, our research,
development and regulatory plans, the progress of our ongoing and
planned clinical trials, including COVALENT-111 and COVALENT 112, ,
the availability of data from our clinical trials and the timing of
such events, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. We
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Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based
on our current expectations, estimates and projections only as of
the date of this release and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such
forward-looking statements, including the risk that we may
encounter delays in preclinical or clinical development, patient
enrollment and in the initiation, conduct and completion of our
ongoing and planned clinical trials and other research and
development activities. These risks concerning Biomea Fusion’s
business and operations are described in additional detail in its
periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(the “SEC”), including its most recent periodic report filed with
the SEC and subsequent filings thereafter. Biomea Fusion explicitly
disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements
except to the extent required by law.
Contact:
Investor Relations
Chunyi Zhao, PhD
Associate Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Development
czhao@biomeafusion.com
Media Relations
Neera Chaudhary
nchaudhary@biomeafusion.com
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