OSLO, Norway I October 23, 2024 I
Calluna Pharma AS (Calluna), a clinical stage biotechnology company pioneering first-in-class antibodies to treat inflammatory and fibrotic diseases, today announced the completion of Phase 1 clinical study for CAL101, Calluna’s lead product candidate. The study demonstrated a favorable safety, pharmacokinetic (PK) and immunogenicity profile for the mAb.
CAL101 is a first-in-class mAb that targets S100A4, a damage-associated molecular pattern (DAMP) protein implicated in serious and life-threatening diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and systemic sclerosis. Preclinical studies have demonstrated the ability of CAL101 to prevent and treat fibrosis and modify the disease-specific activation of fibroblasts – the key effector cells driving progression of fibrosis
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Jonas Hallén M.D., Ph.D., Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Calluna Pharma, commented:
“We are encouraged by the findings from the Phase 1 study. These results are an important step forward in the development of our lead asset, CAL101, particularly for fibrotic and fibro-inflammatory diseases where there remains a critical need for innovative therapeutic options. We are excited as we now move into the next phase of clinical development.”
The first-in-human, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 1 study in 57 subjects was designed to evaluate safety, tolerability, immunogenicity and PK, and was led by Professor Dave Singh at the Medicines Evaluation Unit in Manchester, UK
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Summary of key CAL101 Phase 1 study results:
In early 2025, Calluna plans to advance CAL101 into Phase 2 studies in fibrotic and fibro-inflammatory indications.
For more information about Calluna Pharma, please visit:
www.callunapharma.com
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Calluna Pharma