NORWOOD, MA --(Marketwired - June 01, 2017) - Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (
During the presentation, Dr. Cohen will discuss the Company's four clinical development programs for anabasum , Corbus' novel synthetic oral endocannabinoid-mimetic drug that is designed to resolve chronic inflammation and halt fibrosis.
In November 2016, the Company reported positive topline data from a Phase 2 study in diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis ("systemic sclerosis"), showing a clear signal of clinical benefit with anabasum. The Company is on track to commence a Phase 3 study of anabasum in systemic sclerosis in the fourth quarter of 2017.
In March 2017, Corbus reported positive topline data from the Phase 2 study in cystic fibrosis ("CF"), showing that anabasum had an acceptable safety and tolerability profile, reduced pulmonary exacerbations treated with antibiotics, and reduced multiple inflammatory biomarkers in sputum collected from subjects in the study.
Corbus recently announced the completion of enrollment for its Phase 2 study evaluating anabasum for the treatment in skin-predominant dermatomyositis , and expects to report topline data in the fourth quarter of this year.
Additionally, anabasum is being evaluated in two Phase 2, 12-month open label extension studies; in systemic sclerosis, and in skin-predominant dermatomyositis. Corbus plans to commence a Phase 2 study in systemic lupus erythematosus ("SLE") in the second half of 2017.
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available by accessing the IR Calendar in the Investors section of the Corbus website ( www.CorbusPharma.com ) and will be archived on the Company's website for 90 days following the event.
About Anabasum
Anabasum is a novel synthetic oral endocannabinoid-mimetic drug that preferentially binds to the CB2 receptor expressed on activated immune cells and fibroblasts. CB2 activation triggers endogenous pathways that resolve inflammation and halt fibrosis. Preclinical and human clinical studies have shown anabasum to have a favorable safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic profile. It has also demonstrated promising potency in preclinical models of inflammation and fibrosis. Anabasum is designed to trigger the production of "Specialized Pro-resolving Lipid Mediators" that activate an endogenous cascade responsible for the resolution of inflammation and fibrosis, while reducing production of multiple inflammatory mediators. Anabasum also is designed to have direct effects on fibroblasts to halt tissue scarring. In effect, anabasum triggers endogenous pathways to turn "off" chronic inflammation and fibrotic processes, without causing immunosuppression.
About Corbus
Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. is a Phase 3 clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to treat rare, chronic, and serious inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. The Company's lead product candidate, anabasum, is a novel synthetic oral endocannabinoid-mimetic drug designed to resolve chronic inflammation and fibrotic processes. Anabasum has demonstrated positive results in two Phase 2 studies, one in diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis and one in cystic fibrosis. Additionally, anabasum is being evaluated in a 12-month open-label extension study in systemic sclerosis, a Phase 2 study in skin-predominant dermatomyositis with a 12-month open-label extension, and soon in another Phase 2 study in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Corbus plans to commence a Phase 3 study to support a New Drug Application (NDA) of anabasum for the treatment of systemic sclerosis in the fourth quarter of 2017. The Company is also planning to initiate a larger and longer Phase 2b study of anabasum for the treatment of cystic fibrosis in the fourth quarter of 2017.
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