Absci Reports Business Updates and First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results

Core Insights - Absci Corporation has initiated dosing of participants in the first-in-human study of ABS-101, an anti-TL1A antibody, with interim data expected in the second half of 2025 [1][5] - The company has released non-human primate data for ABS-201, an anti-PRLR antibody, showing extended half-life and high subcutaneous bioavailability, with Phase 1 initiation anticipated in early 2026 [1][5] - Absci's cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments are sufficient to fund operations into the first half of 2027 [1][6] Internal Pipeline Updates - The first-in-human study of ABS-101 is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics in approximately 40 healthy adult participants [5] - ABS-201 is being developed for androgenetic alopecia, targeting a significant unmet clinical need with a potential patient population of around 80 million in the U.S. [5] - The NHP study for ABS-201 demonstrated a high subcutaneous bioavailability of over 90% and the potential for Q8W-Q12W dosing intervals in humans [5] Financial Results - For Q1 2025, Absci reported revenue of $1.2 million, an increase from$0.9 million in Q1 2024 [7] - Research and development expenses rose to $16.4 million in Q1 2025 from$12.2 million in Q1 2024, driven by advancements in internal programs [8] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $26.3 million, compared to$22.0 million in Q1 2024 [9] Cash Position - As of March 31, 2025, Absci had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $134.0 million, up from$112.4 million at the end of 2024 [10]