Chaperone-Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) Combination Platform Advancing
Expects to End FY 2012 with at Least
Key Highlights and Upcoming Milestones
Second Quarter 2012 Financial Highlights (3 Months Ended
Financial Guidance
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled
Amicus expects full-year 2012 operating expenses within the higher end of the previously disclosed guidance range of
Program Updates
Chaperone Monotherapy and Chaperone-ERT Combinations for Fabry Disease
Migalastat HCl Monotherapy
Migalastat HCl monotherapy is in Phase 3 development for Fabry disease in patients with genetic mutations that are amenable to chaperone monotherapy. Amicus and GSK are currently conducting Phase 3 global registration studies (Study 011 and Study 012) of migalastat HCl monotherapy.
Study 011 is a randomized, placebo-controlled study with a six-month, double-blind primary treatment period and a six-month, open-label follow-up period. The primary endpoint is interstitial capillary globotriaosylceramide (GL-3) as measured in kidney biopsy. The six-month primary treatment period was completed in a total of 63 patients during the second quarter 2012. These patients received kidney biopsies at baseline and month six. All 63 of these patients are continuing in the six-month follow-up period, and all of these patients are expected to have 12-month kidney biopsies by year-end 2012.
Amicus and GSK have recently engaged in encouraging interactions with the
Study 012 is a randomized, open-label, Phase 3 study targeting approximately 50 total patients (30 to switch to migalastat HCl and 20 to remain on ERT). Final enrollment continues to be expected by year-end 2012.
Patients also continue to receive migalastat HCl monotherapy in Phase 2 and Phase 3 extension studies. As of
Migalastat HCl Co-Administered with ERT
When co-administered with ERT, migalastat HCl is designed to bind to and stabilize the infused enzyme, independent of alpha-Gal A mutation type. An open-label Phase 2 study (Study 013) is currently underway to investigate the effects of a single oral dose of migalastat HCl (150 mg or 450 mg) co-administered prior to ERT (Fabrazyme or Replagal) in males with Fabry disease. Results are expected to be presented at a Fall 2012 scientific congress.
Migalastat HCl Co-Formulated with Preclinical Proprietary ERT
Under the expanded Fabry collaboration, Amicus and GSK in collaboration with
Chaperone-ERT Combinations Programs for Additional Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Amicus and GSK are co-developing all formulations of migalastat HCl for Fabry disease. Outside the GSK collaboration, Amicus owns exclusive rights to the rest of its pipeline and applications of its platform technology.
Preclinical chaperone-ERT co-administration studies in animal models of Fabry, Pompe and Gaucher have shown that a pharmacological chaperone can selectively bind to and stabilize the enzyme, prevent deactivation in the circulation, and increase uptake of active enzyme into key tissues of disease. In published studies in Fabry1 and Pompe2 animal models, chaperone-ERT co-administration has also led to greater substrate reduction compared to ERT alone.
Pompe Disease:
During the second quarter the Company announced positive preliminary results from the two lowest dose cohorts in a Phase 2 open-label study (Study 010) to investigate four ascending dose cohorts of the pharmacological chaperone AT2220 co-administered with ERT for Pompe disease. Additional results are anticipated at a Fall 2012 scientific congress.
In parallel with Study 010, Amicus is conducting in vitro studies using
Gaucher Disease: Preclinical Chaperone-ERT Combinations
In Gaucher disease, Amicus is continuing preclinical studies to evaluate two pharmacological chaperones, AT2101 (afegostat tartrate) and AT3375, in combination with ERT (beta-glucosidase). Both of these chaperones target the glucocerobrosidase (GCase) enzyme. Inherited genetic mutations in the GBA1 gene, which encodes for the GCase enzyme, are the cause of Gaucher disease.
Parkinson's Disease in Gaucher Carriers: Preclinical Chaperone Monotherapy
Over the last decade, GBA1 mutations have been identified as the most common genetic risk factor for Parkinson's. By targeting GCase in the brain, AT3375 could potentially treat Gaucher, Parkinson's disease in Gaucher carriers, and possibly the general Parkinson's population. By year-end 2012, Amicus expects to complete additional preclinical and IND-enabling studies of AT3375, which are supported in part by a grant from the
Conference Call and Webcast
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About
About Fabry Disease
Fabry disease is an inherited lysosomal storage disease that is currently estimated to affect approximately 5,000 to 10,000 people worldwide. Fabry Disease is caused by deficiency of an enzyme called alpha-galactosidase A (alpha-Gal A). The role of alpha-Gal A within the body is to break down a complex lipid called globotriaosylceramide (GL-3). Reduced or absent levels of alpha-Gal A activity leads to the accumulation of GL-3 in the affected tissues, including the central nervous system, heart, kidneys, and skin. This accumulation of GL-3 is believed to cause the various symptoms of Fabry disease, including pain, kidney failure, and increased risk of heart disorders and stroke.
About Pompe Disease
Pompe disease is a lysosomal storage disease characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness and respiratory insufficiency. It is caused by a deficiency in lysosomal alpha-glucosidase (GAA) activity, which leads to accumulation of glycogen in tissues affected by the disease (primarily muscle). Pompe disease affects an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 individuals worldwide and is clinically heterogeneous in the age of onset, the extent of organ involvement, and the rate of progression.
Forward-Looking Statements
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| Research revenue | $ 2,380 | $ 5,477 | $ 6,686 | $ 11,591 | $ 57,493 |
| Collaboration and milestone revenue | 1,660 | 5,160 | 3,320 | 6,820 | 64,382 |
| Total revenue | 4,040 | 10,637 | 10,006 | 18,411 | 121,875 |
| Operating Expenses: | |||||
| Research and development | 11,618 | 13,723 | 22,743 | 27,727 | 293,347 |
| General and administrative | 6,720 | 5,819 | 11,122 | 9,914 | 123,163 |
| Restructuring charges | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,522 |
| Impairment of leasehold improvements | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,030 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 426 | 442 | 864 | 862 | 10,925 |
| In-process research and development | -- | -- | -- | -- | 418 |
| Total operating expenses | 18,764 | 19,984 | 34,729 | 38,503 | 430,405 |
| Loss from operations | (14,724) | (9,347) | (24,723) | (20,092) | (308,530) |
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| Interest income | 46 | 116 | 105 | 143 | 14,216 |
| Interest expense | (41) | (15) | (89) | (58) | (2,391) |
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | 2,078 | (118) | (1,354) | (2,494) | (1,594) |
| Other income | -- | 21 | 70 | 21 | 252 |
| Loss before tax benefit | (12,641) | (9,343) | (25,991) | (22,480) | (298,047) |
| Benefit from income taxes | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,463 |
| Net loss | (12,641) | (9,343) | (25,991) | (22,480) | (292,584) |
| Deemed dividend | -- | -- | -- | -- | (19,424) |
| Preferred stock accretion | -- | -- | -- | -- | (802) |
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$ (25,991) | $ (22,480) | $ (312,810) |
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders per common share — basic and diluted | $ (0.37) | $ (0.20) | $ (0.75) | $ (0.53) | |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding — basic and diluted | 34,530,693 | 46,870,067 | 34,514,947 | 42,103,642 | |
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