Annovis Bio's Recent Phase II/III Alzheimer's Study Of Buntanetap, Showed Statistically Significant Efficacy And Safety In Both Carriers And Non-Carriers Of Apolipoprotein E4, A Genetic Cause Of AD

Author: Benzinga Newsdesk | June 11, 2024 08:08am

Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE:ANVS) ("Annovis" or the "Company"), a late-stage drug platform company developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD), today announces that its recent Phase II/III Alzheimer's study of its lead drug candidate, Buntanetap, showed statistically significant efficacy and safety in both carriers and non-carriers of Apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4), a genetic cause of AD.

Interested parties are encouraged to register for the upcoming investor call today at 4:30 PM ET, where detailed findings will be discussed. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3117176913600/WN_Ev_1s7l2RUKmIQJNdko5iA

Key Findings:

• Efficacy in Early AD Patients: In patients with early AD (MMSE 21-24), Buntanetap showed a statistically significant dose-response in ADAS-Cog11 scores, with a -3.3 points improvement over baseline and -2.3 points improvement from placebo. 
• APOE4 Carriers: In APOE4 carriers treated with 15mg Buntanetap, there was a -3.15 improvement in ADAS-Cog11 scores.
• Comparable Safety: Buntanetap was found to be equally safe in both APOE4 carriers and non-carriers, with no instances of ARIA (Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities).
• Patient Breakdown: The study included 159 APOE4 carriers (33 homozygotes and 126 heterozygotes) and 159 APOE4 non-carriers. 

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