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PepGen Abandons Duchenne Program, Shifts Spotlight To Another Rare Disease Candidate

May 29, 2025, 9:41 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The discontinuation of PGN-EDO51 may lower investor confidence, causing PEPG's stock to drop.

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PepGen discontinued PGN-EDO51 for Duchenne muscular dystrophy due to unsatisfactory results. Favorable safety profile observed, but dystrophin levels were inadequate. Focus will shift to advancing DM1 program with ongoing Phase 2 clinical trials. Upcoming data expected from FREEDOM-DM1 and FREEDOM2-DM1 studies in 2025 and 2026. PEPG stock fell 6.69% following the announcement.

  • PepGen discontinued PGN-EDO51 for Duchenne muscular dystrophy due to unsatisfactory results.
  • Favorable safety profile observed, but dystrophin levels were inadequate.
  • Focus will shift to advancing DM1 program with ongoing Phase 2 clinical trials.
  • Upcoming data expected from FREEDOM-DM1 and FREEDOM2-DM1 studies in 2025 and 2026.
  • PEPG stock fell 6.69% following the announcement.

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