NeuroBo to Present Latest Pre-Clinical Data on Cardiometabolic Assets, DA-1241 and DA-1726, Targeting MASH and Obesity, at Scientific Conferences in June

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Apr 30, 2024, 08:01 ET

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the transformation of cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the acceptance of poster presentations for its promising cardiometabolic assets, DA-1241 and DA-1726, at the EASL Congress 2024 and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 84^th Scientific Sessions in June.

"Having multiple posters selected for presentation at two of the most esteemed scientific forums emphasizes the scientific community's recognition of the compelling pre-clinical data that we have generated for DA-1241 and DA-1726," stated Hyung Heon Kim, President and Chief Executive Officer of NeuroBo. "We have completed enrollment for Part 1 of our Phase 2a clinical trial of DA-1241, a novel G-Protein-Coupled Receptor 119 (GPR119) agonist for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Additionally, we have recently dosed the first patient in the single ascending dose (SAD) Part 1 of our Phase 1 trial of DA-1726, a novel, dual oxyntomodulin (OXM) analog agonist that functions as a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) and glucagon receptor (GCGR) for the treatment of obesity. DA-1726 has consistently shown, in our preclinical data, to sustain weight loss in diet-induced obese models by decreasing food consumption and boosting energy expenditure. Both programs are progressing well, and we have been able to significantly accelerate the clinical timelines for DA-1726. We currently expect to both dose the first patient in the multiple ascending dose (MAD) Part 2 and read-out top-line data from the SAD Part 1 in the third quarter of 2024, with top-line data from the MAD Part 2 expected in the first quarter of 2025."

June 5-8: EASL Congress 2024. Members of the Dong-A ST Research Center and DA-1241 Phase 2 trial Contract Research Organization (CRO), Gubra, will present pre-clinical data on DA-1241, in two poster presentations at this congress in Milan, Italy.
- Abstract Title: DA-1241, a GPR119 Agonist, Combined with Semaglutide Synergistically Improved Liver Fibrosis in Mice with CCl4-Induced Liver Fibrosis
- Authors: Il Hoon Jung, Tae Hyoung Kim, Sujin Lee, Yuna Chae, Hyung Heon Kim, Mi-Kyung Kim
- Presenter Name: II Hoon Jung, Dong-A ST Research Center
- Abstract Number: 117
- Session: Poster - Fibrosis / Stellate cell biology
- Session Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
- Session Time: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm CET

- Abstract Title: Additive Hepatoprotective Effects of DA-1241, a Novel GPR119 Agonist, in Combination with Semaglutide in the GAN Diet-Induced Obese and Biopsy-Confirmed Mouse Model of MASH
- Authors: Monika Lewinska, Malte H. Nielsen, Susanne Pors, Henrik B. Hansen, Il Hoon Jung, Hyung Heon Kim, Michael Feigh, Mi-Kyung Kim
- Presenter Name: Dr. Michael Feigh, Vice President Scientific Research, Gubra
- Abstract Number: 1950
- Session: Poster - MASLD: Experimental and pathophysiology
- Session Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
- Session Time: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm CET

June 21-24: American Diabetes Association (ADA) 84^th Scientific Sessions. A member of the Dong-A ST Research Center will present pre-clinical data on DA-1726 in a poster presentation at this scientific session in Orlando, FL.
- Abstract Title: DA-1726, a GLP1R/GCGR Dual Agonist, A Promising Approach in Obesity Treatment and Lipid Management
- Presenter Name: Yuna Chae, DA-1726 Project Manager, Dong-A ST Research Center
- Authors: Il-Hun Jung, Tae-Hyoung Kim, Su Jin Lee, Hyung Heon Kim, Mi-Kyung Kim, Yuna Chae
- Abstract Number: 2024-LB-5728
- Poster Presentation Number: 2058-LB
- Session: 23-A Obesity-Animal
- Session Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
- Session Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm ET

After the presentations, the posters will be accessible within the "Presentations" section of NeuroBo's website at: https://www.neurobopharma.com/events-presentations/presentations.

About NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals
NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases. The company is currently developing DA-1241 for the treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), and is developing DA-1726 for the treatment of obesity. DA-1241 is a novel G-protein-coupled receptor 119 (GPR119) agonist that promotes the release of key gut peptides GLP-1, GIP, and PYY. In preclinical studies, DA-1241 demonstrated a positive effect on liver inflammation, lipid metabolism, weight loss, and glucose metabolism, reducing hepatic steatosis, hepatic inflammation, and liver fibrosis, while also improving glucose control. DA-1726 is a novel oxyntomodulin (OXM) analogue that functions as a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) and glucagon receptor (GCGR) dual agonist. OXM is a naturally-occurring gut hormone that activates GLP1R and GCGR, thereby decreasing food intake while increasing energy expenditure, thus potentially resulting in superior body weight loss compared to selective GLP1R agonists.

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