European Renal Association

Travere Therapeutics to Present at National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings and the 61st European Renal Association Congress

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Travere Therapeutics, Inc., (Nasdaq: TVTX) today announced that the Company will present nine abstracts in rare kidney disease at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Spring Clinical Meetings in Long Beach, California, May 14-18, 2024, and the European Renal Association (ERA) Congress in Stockholm, May 23-26, 2024.

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Travere Therapeutics, Inc., (Nasdaq: TVTX) today announced that the Company will present nine abstracts in rare kidney disease at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Spring Clinical Meetings in Long Beach, California, May 14-18, 2024, and the European Renal Association (ERA) Congress in Stockholm, May 23-26, 2024.
  • At NKF the Company will present analyses comparing the effect of FILSPARI (sparsentan) as seen in the Phase 3 PROTECT Study in slowing kidney function decline versus RAS inhibition in real-world use and in clinical trials in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN).
  • Additionally, new 48-week findings from the SPARTAN Study evaluating FILSPARI as a first-line treatment for patients with IgAN will be presented as a top-rated NKF abstract.
  • “At the NKF and ERA meetings we’re pleased to present critical analyses which demonstrate FILSPARI’s superior efficacy over historic RASi standard of care,” said Jula Inrig, M.D., chief medical officer of Travere Therapeutics.

Unicycive Therapeutics to be Featured in Multiple Presentations at the Upcoming European Renal Association Congress

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease (the “Company or “Unicycive”), today announced that multiple presentations will be delivered on the Company’s product candidates, oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC) and UNI-494, at the 61st European Renal Association (ERA) Congress taking place May 23-26, 2024, in Stockholm, Sweden.

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  • LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease (the “Company or “Unicycive”), today announced that multiple presentations will be delivered on the Company’s product candidates, oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC) and UNI-494, at the 61st European Renal Association (ERA) Congress taking place May 23-26, 2024, in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Shalabh Gupta, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Unicycive, commented, “The ERA Congress is one of the most prominent nephrology meetings of the year, and we are excited to deliver presentations on both OLC and UNI-494.
  • In addition to presenting preclinical data supporting both of our programs, we will also be reporting on our two clinical trials in progress.
  • We look forward to participating in this important event.”

Unicycive Therapeutics Issues Shareholder Letter to Highlight Corporate Progress and Key Upcoming Milestones

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease (the “Company or “Unicycive”), today issued a letter to shareholders.

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  • As I sit down to write this letter, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and excitement, energized for the year ahead.
  • In this letter, I am pleased to recap for you another year of great accomplishments.
  • We’ve made significant advancements in our clinical programs which will propel us to new heights in 2024.
  • I would like to express my deep appreciation to the physician investigators, study participants, and especially to our dedicated Unicycive employees.

Equillium Presents Positive Data from Phase 1b EQUALISE Study at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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“It’s important that we saw both early and large reductions in proteinuria,” said Dr.

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  • “It’s important that we saw both early and large reductions in proteinuria,” said Dr.
  • Results are comparable to those observed in the Phase 3 AURORA1 study of voclosporin (ORR 70% at 6 and 12 months in active treatment).
  • Consistent with the decline in UPCR overtime, subjects were able to taper their systemic corticosteroids over the course of the study.
  • The poster presentation is available on the Presentations page of Equillium’s website under the Lupus tab.

Equillium Announces Data from Phase 1b EQUALISE Study Presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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“The presentation at ASN represents current data from the EQUALISE study, which includes all but the last patient in the follow up period,” said Bruce Steel, chief executive officer at Equillium.

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  • “The presentation at ASN represents current data from the EQUALISE study, which includes all but the last patient in the follow up period,” said Bruce Steel, chief executive officer at Equillium.
  • “We are encouraged that we continue to see clinically meaningful response rates, particularly in these highly proteinuric subjects.
  • Results are comparable to those observed in the Phase 3 AURORA1 study of voclosporin (ORR 70% at 6 and 12 months in active treatment).
  • Consistent with the decline in UPCR overtime, subjects were able to taper their systemic corticosteroids over the course of the study.

Eloxx Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial and Operating Results and Provides Business Update

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Podocytes are specialized cells that bind to the glomerular basement membrane and form finger-like extensions called foot processes that enable efficient ultrafiltration.

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  • Podocytes are specialized cells that bind to the glomerular basement membrane and form finger-like extensions called foot processes that enable efficient ultrafiltration.
  • Podocyte injury leads to the effacement (loss) of podocyte foot processes and proteinuria in nearly all cases of Alport syndrome.
  • An IND application for ELX-02 is expected to be submitted to the FDA in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Eloxx remains focused on its liquidity position and is committed to raising additional capital in the near term in order to fund its operating plan through the end of 2023 and beyond.

ProKidney Reports Second Quarter Financial Results and Recent Corporate Highlights

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProKidney Corp. (Nasdaq: PROK) (“ProKidney” or the “Company”), a leading late clinical-stage cellular therapeutics company focused on dialysis-free living for those with chronic kidney disease (CKD), today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, and provided an update on recent corporate developments.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProKidney Corp. (Nasdaq: PROK) (“ProKidney” or the “Company”), a leading late clinical-stage cellular therapeutics company focused on dialysis-free living for those with chronic kidney disease (CKD), today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, and provided an update on recent corporate developments.
  • Around the end of 2023, we are also planning to report on the progress of participants in our open-label Phase 2 REGEN-007 study of REACT.
  • That study is designed to elicit visibility into the potential kidney outcomes of our commercial stage REACT formulation when injected into both kidneys.
  • ProKidney expects to commence enrollment in the second half of 2023 with initial interim data expected by the end of 2025.

Kezar Life Sciences Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and provided a business update.

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  • Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune mediated and oncologic disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and provided a business update.
  • The complete MISSION Phase 1b/2 results were presented as an oral presentation at the LUPUS & KCR 2023 meeting, which took place May 17-20, 2023 in Seoul, Korea.
  • Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2023 increased by $9.7 million to $21.0 million compared to $11.3 million in the second quarter of 2022.
  • General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the second quarter of 2023 increased by $0.8 million to $5.8 million compared to $5.0 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Vera Therapeutics Provides Business Update and Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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BRISBANE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERA), a late clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing transformative treatments for patients with serious immunological diseases, today reported its business updates and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • BRISBANE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERA), a late clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing transformative treatments for patients with serious immunological diseases, today reported its business updates and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • “During the second quarter, we announced positive 36-week data from the Phase 2b ORIGIN trial, which support its potential as a disease-modifying treatment for patients with IgAN,” said Marshall Fordyce, M.D., Founder and CEO of Vera Therapeutics.
  • During the six months ended June 30, 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $44.1 million, compared to $28.0 million for the same period last year.
  • Vera reported $181.0 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of June 30, 2023.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter and Six Months 2023 Financial and Operational Results

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AUPH) (Aurinia or the Company) today issued its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AUPH) (Aurinia or the Company) today issued its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
  • Financial Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
    Total net revenue was $41.5 million and $28.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively.
  • Interest expense was $0.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 due to the commencement of the monoplant finance lease during the second quarter of 2023.
  • Aurinia will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the quarter ended June 30, 2023 financial results today, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.