GeNeuro's GNbAC1 antibody demonstrates safety profile in Phase 2a study for MS

GeNeuro announced today that its GNbAC1 humanized monoclonal antibody was found to have a very good safety profile when administered to patients with relapsing and progressive forms of Multiple Sclerosis as part of a Phase 2a study. GNbaC1 is a first-in-class monoclonal antibody targeting a toxic protein of endogenous retroviral origin that has been identified as a potential key factor in the onset and development of multiple sclerosis. Enrollment of patients into a multinational Phase 2b study is expected to begin during the first half 2014.

"The safety data achieved in this Phase IIa study is excellent and supports the future development of GNbaC1 in both relapsing remitting and progressive MS," commented François Curtin, CEO of GeNeuro. "While presenting at the recent ECTRIMS congress in Copenhagen last month, GeNeuro's approach was highlighted as one of the most innovative and promising new treatments in clinical development against MS as it specifically targets a potential causal factor of the disease."

In the completed Phase 2a clinical study including a six-month extension, conducted to establish safety and pharmacokinetics, GNbAC1 demonstrated very good safety following repeated administration at 2 mg/kg and 6 mg/kg. The repeated administrations did not affect the immune system, the TLR4 function was preserved and no signs of induction of immunogenicity were observed.