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OBI-1 Stops Bleeds in Late-Stage Study

By Drug Discovery Trends Editor | July 9, 2012

Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals Inc. reported data from its ongoing Phase 2/3 study evaluating the efficacy of OBI-1, an investigational recombinant porcine factor VIII (FVIII), for the treatment of serious bleeds in people with acquired hemophilia A. According to the interim analysis, seven out of seven trial participants receiving OBI-1 experienced control and subsequent resolution of their bleeds. Edward Gomperts, MD, Attending Hematologist and Director of Clinical Research, Clinical Investigation Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Consultant to Inspiration, presented the findings in an oral presentation at the 2012 World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) World Congress in Paris.

Acquired hemophilia A is a rare, sometimes life-threatening bleeding disorder that is caused by the development of autoantibodies (inhibitors) against FVIII, a key protein contributing to normal coagulation of blood. The antibodies render the native factor VIII ineffective in promoting clotting. Treatment of acquired hemophilia can be challenging, because the antibodies will attack any human form of FVIII. OBI-1 is designed to avoid recognition by antibodies to human FVIII. People with inhibitors to human FVIII may respond to porcine FVIII, replacing the missing step in their coagulation cascade.

“People with acquired hemophilia currently have limited treatment options to control serious bleeding episodes. These preliminary findings are encouraging and suggest that further investigation of the efficacy and safety of OBI-1 in this population is warranted,” said Dr. Gomperts.

A second Accur8 Phase 2/3 clinical trial is also underway to evaluate OBI-1’s ability to control bleeding in people with congenital hemophilia A with inhibitors and the safety of this drug in this population.

As part of Inspiration’s expanded presence at the WFH World Congress, the company will host a symposium tomorrow entitled, “Hemophilia B: The Neglected Hemophilia,” featuring a panel of experts exploring advancements in research, treatment and advocacy for hemophilia B, which is far less prevalent than hemophilia A.

Inspiration has a second product under development, which is a recombinant factor IX therapy being evaluated for the prevention and treatment of bleeding in people with hemophilia B and its safety profile in this population. This product is currently under regulatory review in both the U.S. and the EU.

Date: July 9, 2012
Source: Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals Inc.


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