Initial Clinical Data from
Phase 1 pheEDIT Trial Evaluating HMI-103 in Adults with Phenylketonuria (PKU),
and Corporate Update
July 27, 2023
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Agenda
Overview of PKU and Market Potential
Unmet Medical Need
Albert Seymour, Ph.D.
President and CEO
HMI-103 and pheEDIT Trial Design
Initial Efficacy and Safety Data Observations
Corporate Update
Julie Jordan, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
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Encouraging Initial Data from First Dose Level in pheEDIT Trial Warrants Dose Escalation
HMI-103 was generally well-tolerated by all three participants
Two participants achieved meaningful reductions in plasma Phe at first dose level
Participant 1 | Rapid onset of action with plasma Phe below U.S. ACMG PKU treatment threshold of <360 μmol/L* at Week 4 post-dose |
Clinically meaningful reduction in plasma Phe concentration of 59% to 319 μmol/L maintained at Week 31 even after dietary | |
protein supplementation initiated at Week 14 | |
Participant 2 | Meaningful plasma Phe reduction of 49% at Week 17 and majority of post-dose Phe levels are below baseline |
Participant 3 | Recently dosed, and Phe levels above baseline; additional data needed to make a meaningful conclusion |
* Participants 2 and 3 have self-liberalized protein intake above baseline Phe-restricted diet
Dose escalation warranted to identify optimal dose
Homology to evaluate strategic options to maximize shareholder value
Based on anticipated clinical development timeline for HMI-103 and current financing environment, stopping further program development efforts while we evaluate strategic options
Related reduction in force of 87%
*American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) PKU treatment threshold: Vockley J., et al., Genet Med. 2014
Data cut-off date: July 26, 2023
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PKU is Caused by Genetic Variants in the PAH Gene Which Can Lead to Toxic Levels of Phe
PKU is an inborn error of metabolism caused by variants in PAH gene
Results in loss of function of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) enzyme responsible for metabolism of phenylalanine (Phe)
If untreated, toxic levels of Phe accumulate and result in progressive and severe neurological impairment
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PKU Pathway | |
Protein | |
Phenylalanine (Phe) | |
PAH | |
Enzyme | |
Tyrosine (Tyr) | |
Melanin | Neurotransmitters |
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