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Aclaris Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides a Corporate Update
- Progressing ATI-2138 into Atopic Dermatitis -- Management to Host Conference Call at 5:00 PM ET Today - WAYNE, Pa., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris
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[{"type":"text","content":"- Progressing ATI-2138 into Atopic Dermatitis -- Management to Host Conference Call at 5:00 PM ET Today - WAYNE, Pa., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024 and provided a corporate update. “We are pleased to announce that following a review of the potential development pathways for ATI-2138, our investigational ITK/JAK3 compound with best-in-class potential, we have decided to progress ATI-2138 into a proof-of-concept Phase 2a trial in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis,” stated Dr. Neal Walker, co-founder and Interim Chief Executive Officer & President of Aclaris. “Across all of our programs, we remain focused on executing a capital efficient strategy to advance novel immuno-inflammatory therapies.” Research and Development Highlights: ITK Inhibitor Programs ATI-2138, an investigational oral covalent ITK/JAK3 inhibitor Aclaris plans to progress ATI-2138 into a Phase 2a trial in subjects with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.In September 2023, Aclaris reported positive results from its Phase 1 multiple ascending dose (MAD) trial of ATI-2138. ITK Selective Compound Aclaris is progressing to development candidate selection a second generation ITK selective inhibitor for autoimmune indications. Lepzacitinib (ATI-1777), an investigational topical “soft” JAK 1/3 inhibitor In January 2024, Aclaris reported positive top-line results from its Phase 2b trial in atopic dermatitis (AD).Aclaris is currently seeking a global development and commercialization partner for this program (excluding Greater China). As previously announced, in 2022 Aclaris granted Pediatrix Therapeutics exclusive rights to develop and commercialize lepzacitinib in Greater China. Zunsemetinib (ATI-450), an investigational oral small molecule MK2 inhibitor Aclaris plans to support Washington University in St. Louis in its investigator-initiated Phase 1b/2 trials of zunsemetinib as a potential treatment for pancreatic cancer and metastatic breast cancer. Aclaris expects these trials to be primarily funded by grants awarded to Washington University. Financial Highlights: Liquidity and Capital Resources As of March 31, 2024, Ac...