Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. · NASDAQ:PRAX
Praxis Precision Medicines — Investor Presentation (February 2023)
43 slides from Praxis Precision Medicines's investor presentation, Feb 7, 2023
Slide 1: Corporate Overview February 2023
CORPORATE OVERVIEW February 2023
Slide 2: Forward-looking statements
2 This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to our business, operations, and financial conditions, including but not limited to express or implied statements regarding the current beliefs, expectatio
Slide 3: Developing Treatments Inspired By The Genetics of Epilepsy
3 Developing Treatments Inspired By The Genetics of Epilepsy ENABLED BY TWO PLATFORMS CEREBRUM™ SMALL MOLECULE PLATFORM Cerebrum™ utilizes deep understanding of neuronal excitability and neuronal networks and applies a series of computational and experimental tools to develop orally available precis
Slide 4: Targeting movement disorders & epilepsies connected by neuronal imbalance
4 Targeting movement disorders & epilepsies connected by neuronal imbalance PRECLINICAL PHASE ONE PHASE TWO REGISTRATION ENABLINGORIGIN PRAX-020* KCNT1 PRAX-030 Undisclosed PRAX-050 Undisclosed Ulixacaltamide Essential Tremor PRAX-562 DEEs PRAX-090+ SYNGAP1 PRAX-100+ SCN2A LoF PRAX-080+ PCDH19 PRAX-
Slide 5: Leveraging genetics to efficiently translate insights into therapies
5 Leveraging genetics to efficiently translate insights into therapies GENETICS Focus on therapeutic targets identified through human genetics TRANSLATIONAL TOOLS Translational tools validate potential of target and product candidate and can provide early proof of biology EFFICIENT & RIGOROUS Effici
Slide 6: What to expect from Praxis in 2023
6 What to expect from Praxis in 2023 Upcoming readout for late-stage program for Essential Tremor ULIXACALTAMIDE PH 2B ESSENTIAL1 STUDY TOPLINE RESULTS EXPECTED 1Q23 Cash runway into 1Q24 to advance each clinical-stage program through value inflecting milestones $100 MILLION IN CASH & INVESTMENTS AS
Slide 7: Cerebrum Small Molecule Platform
7 CEREBRUM™ SMALL MOLECULE PLATFORM
Slide 8: Ulixacaltamide Key Upcoming Milestones
8 4Q 2023 Ph 2 PD Study Topline Results 1Q 2023 Ph 2b ET Essential1 Study Topline Results Ulixacaltamide (PRAX-944) Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s Disease KEY UPCOMING MILESTONES
Slide 9: Essential Tremor is the most common movement disorder
9 Essential Tremor (ET) is the most common movement disorder… SOURCE: 1. GHOSH (2016) (P.231, C.1, PH.1, L.1-2), 2. Elble RJ. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2013 Jun;13(6):353. 3. Putzke JD, et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2006 Nov;77(11):1235-7. 4. Vetterick, C., Lyons, K.E., Matthews, L.G. et al.
Slide 10: ET often remains undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, undertreated and untreated
10 Approximately 1 million people are diagnosed with ET and on treatment, while another 1 million patients are estimated to remain untreated 0 medications have been developed specifically for ET & only 1 medication was approved for ET >50 years ago Of patients who seek treatment, ~40% discontinue wi
Slide 11: Ulixacaltamide is a differentiated, selective T-type calcium channel blocker
11 Ulixacaltamide is a differentiated, selective T-type calcium channel blocker in development for ET and Parkinson’s disease Source: Praxis Data on file, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9310641/ Highly selective for T-type calcium channels Potential for effectiveness across range of ne
Slide 12: T-Type calcium channels gatekeepers of neuronal firing in CTC circuit
12 T-Type calcium channels are gatekeepers of neuronal firing patterns in the Cerebello-Thalamo-Cortical (CTC) circuit Source: Based on Milosevic 2018 figured on actual ET patient intraoperative real-time single-unit recordings of action potentials of individual neurons Mutations in T-type calcium c
Slide 13: Ulixacaltamide's wide dosing range and modified release formulation
13 Ulixacaltamide’s wide dosing range and modified release formulation may support tolerability & efficacy profile Source: Praxis Data on file 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 0 6 12 18 24 Ul ix ac al ta m id e Pl as m a Co nc en tr at io n (n g/ m L) Time (h) SUSTAINED EXPOSURE WITH BLUNTED CMAX Sour
Slide 14: Marked functional benefit observed in Ph 2a study
14 MODIFIED ADLs IN RANDOMIZED WITHDRAWAL MEAN % CHANGE FROM DAY 42 Marked functional benefit observed in ulixacaltamide patients in Ph 2a study MODIFIED ADLs IN OPEN LABEL MEAN % CHANGE FROM BASELINE *Nominal p-value based on ANCOVA Source: Praxis Data on file from Part B of Phase 2a study *p<0.05
Slide 15: Ulixacaltamide Phase 2b Essential1 study design
15 Source: clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05021991 Ulixacaltamide Phase 2b Essential1 study topline results expected 1Q23 *Composite sum of items 1 to 11 of TETRAS-ADL subscale and items 6 (bilateral) and 7 of TETRAS-PS; modified ADL score is calculated as the sum of all 13 items and ranges from 0 t
Slide 16: Modified ADLs endpoint
16 Modified ADLs: A modified measure of TETRAS activities of daily living (ADLs) that is functionally relevant and FDA recommended 1. Speaking 2. Feeding with a spoon 3. Drinking from a glass 4. Hygiene 5. Dressing 6. Pouring 7. Carrying food trays, plates or similar items 8. Using keys 9. Writing 1
Slide 17: Potential non-dopaminergic therapy for Parkinson's disease
17 Ulixacaltamide has potential to be a non-dopaminergic therapy for motor function for people with Parkinson’s disease Dopamine promotes movement Dopamine related motor and non-motor complications
Slide 18: T-type calcium channels modulate the motor circuit in Parkinson's disease
18 T-type calcium channels modulate the motor circuit in Parkinson’s disease and overlap with target for Deep Brain Stimulation Mcgregor mm, nelson ab. Neuron. 2019. Doi:10.1016/j.Neuron.2019.03.004 Tai c-h et al. J clin invest. 2011. Doi:10.1172/jci46482 THALAMO-CORTICAL PATHWAY IMBALANCE IN PD STN
Slide 19: Blocking T-type calcium channels improves motor function in PD model
19 Blocking T-type calcium channels with Ni2+ improves motor function in burst firing model of movement deficit in Parkinson’s disease Pan et al (2016) j clin invest doi: 10.1172/jci88170 BURST FIRING IN STN OF 6-OHDA PARKINSON’S MODEL BLOCK OF BURST FIRING IMPROVES MOVEMENT IN 6-OHDA PARKINSON’S MO
Slide 20: Ulixacaltamide Phase 2 Parkinson's disease study design
20 PRIMARY ENDPOINT: Change from baseline to Day 77 in the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) Part III (motor examination) score in the OFF state Ulixacaltamide Phase 2 Parkinson’s disease study topline data expected 4Q23 Safe
Slide 21: PRAX-562 Key Upcoming Milestones
21 PRAX-562 SCN2A, SCN8A & OTHER DEEs KEY UPCOMING MILESTONES 2H 2023 Ph 2 EMBOLD Study Topline Results
Slide 22: PRAX-562 potential first- and best-in-class NaV blocker for DEEs
22 Preclinical and emerging clinical data demonstrate PRAX-562 has the potential to be a first- and best- in-class NaV blocker for DEEs Superior selectivity for disease-state NaV channel hyperexcitability Convenient auto-titration regimen with stable PK Unprecedented therapeutic window with potentia
Slide 23: Persistent sodium current drives pathological hyperexcitability
23 Persistent sodium current (INa) is a critical driver of pathological hyperexcitability in CNS disorders
Slide 24: Comparison of potency and selectivity
24 % INHIBITION OF hNaV1.6 PERSISTENT INa COMPARISON OF POTENCY AND SELECTIVITY Broader in vitro panel indicates PRAX-562 has best-in-class preferences 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 0 20 40 60 80 100 Concentration (µM) % In hi bi tio n Carbamazepine Lamotrigine Cenobamate PRAX-562 Persistent INa IC50
Slide 25: Wide therapeutic index in vivo for PRAX-562
25 MES EFFICACY sLMA TOLERABILITY Our mechanistic hypothesis translates to a wide therapeutic index in vivo for PRAX-562 Therapeutic Index (TI) = TC50 / EC50 CD-1 mice; (n=12/group) **p<0.01 vs. Veh ED50: 2 mg/kg Molecule Plasma Therapeutic Index PRAX-562 17.2x PRAX-562 (mg/kg, PO) PRAX-562 (mg/kg,
Slide 26: PRAX-562 inhibits seizures in SCN2A and SCN8A GoF mouse models
26 IN VIVO POC IN SCN2A SPONTANEOUS SEIZURES1 IN VIVO POC IN SCN8A AUDIOGENIC EVOKED SEIZURES2 PRAX-562 completely inhibits seizures in SCN2A and SCN8A GoF mutation mouse models 1 PRAX-562 inhibition of spontaneous seizures in Q54 GoF mice. 2 PRAX-562 inhibition of audiogenic seizures in N1768D D/+
Slide 27: PRAX-562 Phase 1 summary
27 PRAX-562 Phase 1 summary Source: Praxis data on file; https://investors.praxismedicines.com/news-releases/news-release-details/praxis-precision-medicines-provides-corporate-update-and-5 * Co-administration of supra-therapeutic doses of PRAX-562 and oxcarbazepine led to additive sodium blocking ef
Slide 28: PRAX-562 Phase 2 EMBOLD study design
28 PRIMARY ENDPOINT: Incidence and severity of treatment- emergent adverse events (TEAEs) KEY SECONDARY: Change from baseline in monthly (28 day) motor seizure frequency PRAX-562 Phase 2 EMBOLD Study topline data expected 2H23 * Two distinct cohorts in early-onset SCN2A-DEE and SCN8A-DEE patients +
Slide 29: PRAX-628 Key Upcoming Milestones
29 4Q 2023 Initiate Focal Epilepsy Study Mid-2023 Ph 1 Topline Results PRAX-628 Focal Epilepsy KEY UPCOMING MILESTONES
Slide 30: PRAX-628 may be a best-in-class NaV blocker for focal epilepsy
30 Preclinical data demonstrates PRAX-628 may be a best-in-class NaV blocker for focal epilepsy Superior selectivity for disease-state NaV channel hyperexcitability PK differentiated for broad epilepsy population Unprecedented therapeutic window translating to superior safety and efficacy PRAX-628 F
Slide 31: NaV blocker with high disease-state dependence and wide therapeutic index
31 LOW DISEASE-STATE DEPENDENCE THIN THERAPEUTIC INDEX HIGH DISEASE-STATE DEPENDENCE WIDE THERAPEUTIC INDEX Our internal discovery effort focused on developing a NaV blocker with high disease-state dependence and wide therapeutic index Source: Praxis data on file 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 0 20 40 60 80
Slide 32: PRAX-628 unique pharmacological properties enable acute dosing
32 PRAX-628 has unique pharmacological properties that enable acute dosing in a broader patient population Modeling 90mg, single dose of PRAX-628 or PRAX-562. Preclinical simulation recapitulates PRAX-562 clinical data. 0 4 8 9 6 1 4 4 0 .1 1 1 0 Preclinical Simulation of Human PK 90 mg Single Dose
Slide 33: PRAX-628 protects mice from seizures with a wide therapeutic window
33 Molecule Plasma Therapeutic Index PRAX-628 16.7x MES EFFICACY sLMA TOLERABILITY PRAX-628 protects mice from seizures with a wide therapeutic window Therapeutic Index (TI) = TC50 / EC50 CD-1 mice; (n=8/group veh, n=10 PRAX) ANOVA/Dunnett (PRAX) **p<0.01 vs. Veh ED50: 0.67 mg/kg PRAX-628 (mg/kg, PO
Slide 34: Focal epilepsy affects ~2 million people in the US
34 Focal epilepsy affects ~2 million people in the US alone Most common type of epilepsy in adults and children - occurs in 60% of epilepsy cases Most common age of onset is in the first year of life and in the 6th and 7th decade~ 50% have family history but genetics is not well understood Defined a
Slide 35: Solidus ASO Platform
35 SOLIDUS™ ASO PLATFORM
Slide 36: PRAX-222 Key Upcoming Milestones
36 Mid-2023 EMBRAVE Study First Dose Cohort (Part 1) Topline Results PRAX-222 SCN2A-GoF ASO KEY UPCOMING MILESTONES
Slide 37: PRAX-222 potential to be disease-modifying for SCN2A GoF DEE
37 Preclinical data suggest PRAX-222 has potential to be disease- modifying for early onset SCN2A gain-of-function DEE Dose-dependent reduction in interictal spikes, seizures and increased survival Survival benefit extended with repeat dosing Improvement in behavioral and locomotor activity PRAX-222
Slide 38: PRAX-222 ASO down-regulates SCN2A expression
38 PRAX-222 is an ASO designed to down-regulate SCN2A expression in patients with gain-of-function mutation
Slide 39: PRAX-222 down-regulates mRNA and protein in vitro
39 SCN2A mRNA KNOCKDOWN SCN2A PROTEIN KNOCKDOWN In vitro, PRAX-222 down-regulates both mRNA and protein ASOs were administered at P30 and brains were collected 14 days post-ICV for qPCR analysis D o s e (µ g ) % c o n tr o ls 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 A S O -C tr l 2 0 0 µ g ED50: 33
Slide 40: PRAX-222 increases survival in SCN2A GoF mice
40 SCN2A ASO INCREASES SURVIVAL WITH A SINGLE DOSE INJECTION RE-DOSING SIGNIFICANTLY EXTENDS SURVIVAL ADMINISTRATION POST-DISEASE ONSET ALSO EXTENDS SURVIVAL PRAX-222 increases survival in SCN2A GoF mice ***p<0.001 ****p<0.0001 All experiments conducted with SCN2A R1882Q mouse model SCN2A GOF model
Slide 41: Simulated mRNA knockdown in human cortex
41 Simulated mRNA knockdown in human cortex in pediatric patients Achieves distribution in key areas of brain based on NHP data PRAX-222 PK/PD modeling informs starting dose and proposed escalation based on level of knockdown anticipated to achieve clinical benefit and tolerability Source: Praxis da
Slide 42: PRAX-222 EMBRAVE study initial dose cohort
42 PRAX-222 EMBRAVE study initial dose cohort (Part 1) GOAL: Assess preliminary safety of PRAX-222 21-week study Open label design screening / baseline observation UP TO 8 WEEKS 4 WEEKS 4 WEEKS 4-5 WEEKS monitoring monitoring PRAX-222 IT Dose PRAX-222 IT Dose PRAX-222 IT Dose PRAX-222 IT Dose monito
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