Xenon Pharma's Depression Candidate Shows Positive Signals Of Efficacy, Despite Primary Endpoint Miss: Analyst
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Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:XENE) reported Phase 2 X-NOVA trial results for XEN1101 in patients with MDD, showing positive efficacy signals despite missing the primary endpoint. William Blair remains optimistic about XEN1101's potential in MDD and other CNS disorders, maintaining an Outperform rating with a peak sales potential over $1 billion. XENE shares rose 14.27% to $33.10.
November 27, 2023 | 7:10 pm
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Xenon Pharma's XEN1101 shows positive efficacy signals in Phase 2 trial for MDD, with high expectations from William Blair for its future in CNS disorders. Shares increased significantly following the news.
Despite missing the primary endpoint, the positive efficacy signals and the optimistic outlook from analysts suggest a strong potential for XEN1101 in treating MDD and other CNS disorders. The Outperform rating by William Blair and the mention of a peak sales potential of over $1 billion contribute to the positive sentiment. The immediate stock price increase reflects investor confidence in the drug's future prospects.
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IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100