Accession Number:

AD1112054

Title:

Preclinical Advancement of Novel Mechanism-of-Action Therapeutics to Combat Type 2 Diabetes in US Veterans

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Annual Report]

Corporate Author:

RIDGELINE THERAPEUTICS

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

2020-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30

Abstract:

The purpose of this project is to complete rigorous nonclinical studies to support an IND application submission to the US FDA for our most promising Type 2 diabetes T2D drug candidate. These studies encompass advanced drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic DMPK, synthesisprocess development, engineered GMP-like batch API, and GLP safety pharmacology, genotoxicity, and toxicology studies in rodents and non-rodents, with the goal to fully identify potential liabilities that might prevent our current clinical candidate drugs from achieving successful clinical endpoints. Over the first year of this project July,2019-2020, we have successfully completed all milestones defined by our SOW including i process research and development, analytical method development, proof-of-concept synthesisroute optimization, and demonstration of 0.5 kg batch of our lead drug ii cross-species pharmacokinetic and drug metabolism characterization, dose-ranging efficacy study in obese mouse models of T2D, and dose-range finder and no observable adverse effect determination by oral dosing in rats. In addition, we have engaged with regulatory experts to set the stage for pre-IND meeting preparations. Meaningful and significant outcomes from all these activities have guided the continued advancement of our project milestones for years 2 and 3 to ultimately develop a paradigm-shifting class of drugs to improve the lives of millions of US Veterans and civilians battling T2D.

Subject Categories:

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Anatomy and Physiology

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]