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Protagonist and Takeda Announce Positive Topline Results from Phase 3 VERIFY Study of Rusfertide in Patients with Polycythemia Vera

1. Protagonist and Takeda report positive Phase 3 VERIFY study results for rusfertide. 2. Study met primary and key secondary endpoints for polycythemia vera patients.

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Why Very Bullish?

Positive clinical trial results often lead to significant investor confidence, driving stock prices up, as seen with other biotech firms after successful trial announcements, such as Moderna post-mRNA vaccine studies.

How important is it?

Successful trial results significantly enhance PTGX's potential for future FDA approval, raising its valuation and investor interest, which can substantially affect stock performance.

Why Short Term?

The immediate market reaction to successful trial results is typically swift, with potential for upward momentum in PTGX's stock observed within weeks, similar to other biotech companies during pivotal trial announcements.

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NEWARK, Calif. & OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (“Protagonist”) (NASDAQ:PTGX) and Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced positive topline results for the Phase 3 VERIFY study, in which phlebotomy-dependent patients with polycythemia vera (PV) were randomized to treatment with either rusfertide or placebo, as an add-on to standard of care treatment. The study met its primary endpoint and all four key secondary endpoints. Rusfertide is a first.

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