Atea Pharmaceuticals' Hepatitis C Virus Candidate Shows Efficacy
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Atea Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:AVIR) reported a 98% sustained virologic response at week four in a Phase 2 study of bemnifosbuvir and ruzasvir for HCV, exceeding the >90% efficacy criterion. The study showed rapid viral load reduction, supporting an eight-week treatment regimen. The Phase 2 study is ongoing, with full enrollment expected by mid-2024 and topline results in Q3 2024. Atea is also conducting a Phase 3 SUNRISE-3 trial for COVID-19, with the first interim analysis expected in March. William Blair noted the substantial market potential for COVID-19 oral antivirals. Atea's stock rose 9.02% to $3.38.
January 09, 2024 | 6:33 pm
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Atea Pharmaceuticals' positive Phase 2 study results for its HCV treatment and ongoing Phase 3 COVID-19 trial could drive investor optimism, reflected in a 9.02% stock price increase.
The positive initial data from Atea's Phase 2 study for HCV treatment is likely to instill confidence in investors about the company's pipeline, potentially leading to a short-term positive impact on the stock price. The anticipation of the interim analysis of the Phase 3 COVID-19 trial could further support investor sentiment. The recent stock price increase indicates a positive market reaction to the news.
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