Allakos: Potential For Comeback With Lirentelimab With 2 Indications

Oct. 18, 2022 3:22 AM ETAllakos Inc. (ALLK) StockALLK

Summary

  • Results from the phase 2b study, using lirentelimab for the treatment of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria, are expected in the 2nd half of 2023.
  • Xolair naive CSU cohort of 13 patients started with an average UAS7 score of 18.5 points at baseline and at week 22 dropped down to 4.6 points.
  • Results from the phase 2b study, using lirentelimab for the treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis, are expected in the 2nd half of 2023.
  • Allakos had $212.4 million in cash as of June 30, 2022, but just recently raised $150 million in a public offering. I believe it should have sufficient cash to fund its operations until late 2023.
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