Apogee Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed in Part B of Phase 2 APEX Trial of APG777 in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Core Insights - Apogee Therapeutics has successfully completed enrollment for Part A of the Phase 2 APEX clinical trial of APG777, exceeding the target with 123 patients enrolled ahead of schedule [1][3] - The first patient has been dosed in Part B of the trial, which focuses on moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) [2][3] - APG777 is designed to provide improved dosing and efficacy compared to existing therapies, with a potential reduction in injection frequency [3][4] Company Overview - Apogee Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel biologics for inflammatory and immunology (I&I) markets, including treatments for AD, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [2][7] - The company aims to address the limitations of current therapies by utilizing advanced antibody engineering to optimize drug properties [7] Clinical Trial Details - The APEX trial is a Phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluating APG777, a monoclonal antibody targeting IL-13, a key cytokine in inflammation [3][4] - Part A of the trial randomized 123 patients in a 2:1 ratio to receive either APG777 or placebo, with a primary endpoint focused on the mean percentage change in EASI score from baseline at week 16 [3][4] - Part B will involve approximately 280 patients randomized to different dosing regimens of APG777 versus placebo [3][4] Future Development Plans - Apogee plans to advance APG777 into additional clinical trials, including a Phase 1b trial in asthma and a Phase 2 trial in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) [4][5] - The company is also exploring combination therapies with other investigational drugs to enhance efficacy and safety for I&I conditions [4][5] Product Profile - APG777 is a subcutaneous monoclonal antibody with a half-life of 77 days, demonstrating sustained efficacy in inhibiting IL-13 signaling [5] - The drug is positioned to potentially serve a large patient population, with an estimated 82 million people worldwide suffering from moderate-to-severe AD [5]