What is the story about?
What's Happening?
āshibio, a biotechnology company, has presented preclinical data on two antibodies targeting rare bone disorders at the ASBMR meeting. The antibodies, vantictumab and andecaliximab, show potential in treating autosomal dominant osteopetrosis type 2 (ADO2) and non-hereditary heterotopic ossification (NHHO), respectively. Vantictumab appears to correct impaired osteoclastic bone resorption in ADO2, while andecaliximab inhibits MMP9, a critical enzyme in NHHO. The company plans to file an investigational new drug application for vantictumab in 2026.
Why It's Important?
The development of these antibodies addresses significant unmet needs in the treatment of rare bone disorders, which currently lack approved therapies. Successful clinical development could provide new treatment options for patients suffering from these debilitating conditions. The research highlights the potential of targeted therapies in managing complex bone diseases, offering hope for improved patient outcomes.
What's Next?
āshibio plans to advance vantictumab into clinical trials for ADO2 and continue developing andecaliximab for NHHO. The company is preparing for an investigational new drug application in 2026, marking a significant step towards potential clinical use.
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