Shanghai, October 30, 2025 — Beyang Therapeutics Co., Ltd. today announced the initiation of its Phase I clinical trial in China for of BT01001 Ophthalmic Solution, a novel therapy to treat diabetic retinopathy (DR) through non-invasive topical administration. This milestone follows the approval of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in September 2025.
BT01001 is a dual VEGFR/FGFR inhibitor developed as a topical ophthalmic solution to achieve high drug exposure in the posterior segment, offering a safer and more convenient alternative to intravitreal injections. The Phase I study (BT01001-101), conducted in Shanghai, will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of BT01001 in healthy volunteers, under a single- and multiple-ascending dose (SAD/MAD) design. The results will guide dose selection and clinical development in DR patients.
BT01001 has received IND approvals in both the U.S. (FDA) and China (NMPA), underscoring its global development potential.
Qiyue Hu, Founder and CEO of Beyang Therapeutics, stated: "The initiation of this Phase I trial marks a pivotal milestone in our global strategy. Following dual IND approvals, the rapid progress of our China program underscores our team’s execution excellence and commitment to innovation in ophthalmic drug development."
A launch symposium for BT01001-101 was held at Shanghai First People's Hospital, where Beyang and clinical partners reviewed key protocols and quality standards to ensure successful trial execution.
About Beyang
Beyang Therapeutics is an AI-driven innovative drug R&D company, aiming to become the "DreamWorks" in the field of innovative Drug Discovery. The company focuses on the development of drugs with clear mechanisms of action (MOA) and high potential for clinical translation, in the areas with unmet medical needs. Based on its proprietary ExCEED platform (molecular design, druggability assessment, and biological research), Beyang boasts industry-leading preclinical pipeline conversion rates. The core team comprises experienced scientists from leading pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer, Merck, and Hengrui. They have participated in the R&D of three globally-launched small molecule drugs and successfully advanced over 10 projects into clinical trials. With strict target selection standards and an "AI + experience-driven" model, the company is actively deploying in high-potential fields, accelerating the development of effective drugs to address unmet patient needs while maximizing commercial value.
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