In a watershed moment for both patients and investors, shares in Abivax (Euronext Paris: ABVX / Nasdaq: ABVX) skyrocketed by a staggering 500% following the announcement of positive Phase 3 results from its pivotal ABTECT induction trials investigating obefazimod, a first-in-class oral miR-124 enhancer, for moderate to severely active ulcerative colitis. Abivax cashes in with a US$400m public offering following suite.
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German researchers have identified a promising new target to stop the inflammatory response in ulcerative colitis—a breakthrough that could help prevent the progression to colorectal cancer. Phase II clinical trials of a corresponding monoclonal antibody, licensed by Roche, are expected to begin soon.