Overview of Development Pipeline of Melanocortins for Treatment of Ocular Conditions and Role in Resolving Inflammation
PL9643 Phase 3 Study Results in Dry Eye Disease Currently Expected 2Q 2023
Palatin Progressing Development Programs in Retinal and Front-of-the-Eye Indications Supported by Breakthrough Science
CRANBURY, N.J., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. ("Palatin") (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin receptor system, announced that Paul Kayne, Ph.D., Vice President of Biological Sciences at Palatin, presented today at the Eyecelerator@AAO in Chicago, IL. The presentation was one of several in the "Eyecelerator@ AAO 2022 - Therapeutics Showcase" general session.
Palatin's presentation included an overview of its development pipeline of melanocortins for inflammatory conditions, including several for ocular indications, and a summary of the role of melanocortins in resolving inflammation. The presentation focused on Palatin's research program with melanocortins in retinal disease, including genomics and proteomics data supporting the mechanism of action of melanocortins in the resolution of inflammation in retinal tissue.
Eyecelerator is a partnership between the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). Its mission is to connect entrepreneurs, investors, companies, and physicians to advance ophthalmic innovation through live conferences, virtual programming, and a next-generation networking platform.
Palatin is currently conducting a Phase 3 clinical study with PL9643 in patients for the treatment of dry eye disease with initial results expected in the second quarter of calendar year 2023. PL9643 is a novel melanocortin agonist, delivered to the eye topically via eyedrops. Palatin previously announced positive results in its Phase 2 study of PL9643 for the treatment of DED. Improvement in multiple signs and symptoms was achieved in the moderate to severe patient population after 2 weeks of dosing and at the 12-week visit. There were no safety signals identified and PL9643 had excellent ocular tolerability.
Palatin has several additional research programs for treatments of inflammatory conditions, both ocular and non-ocular. These research programs include extensive studies on the genomics and proteomics supporting the mechanism of action and role of melanocortins on the resolution of inflammation.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
ASCRS is an international educational society with nearly 8,000 ophthalmic surgeons at every career stage. Its mission is to empower anterior segment surgeons to improve the vision, outcomes, and quality of life for their patients through innovative approaches to education, advocacy, and philanthropy. For more information, visit ascrs.org.
About Melanocortin Receptor Agonists and Inflammation
The melanocortin receptor ("MCr") system has effects on inflammation, immune system responses, metabolism, food intake, and sexual function. There are five melanocortin receptors, MC1r through MC5r. Modulation of these receptors, through use of receptor-specific agonists, which activate receptor function, or receptor-specific antagonists, which block receptor function, can have medically significant pharmacological effects.
Many tissues and immune cells located in the eye (and other places, for example the gut and kidney) express melanocortin receptors, empowering our opportunity to directly activate natural pathways to resolve disease inflammation.
About Palatin
Palatin is a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin receptor systems, with targeted, receptor-specific product candidates for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential. Palatin's strategy is to develop products and then form marketing collaborations with industry leaders to maximize their commercial potential. For additional information regarding Palatin, please visit Palatin's website at www.Palatin.com and follow Palatin on Twitter at @PalatinTech.
Forward-looking Statements
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