PepGen advances PGN-EDODM1 to highest dose; November readout and 2027 catalysts
Aug 6, 2026, 7:40 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive DSMB guidance and imminent data readouts reduce clinical and funding uncertainty, potentially lifting the stock on favorable results and progress toward EOP2 discussions.
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PepGen disclosed Q2 highlights with DSMB guidance to push PGN-EDODM1 to 12.5 mg/kg in FREEDOM2-DM1 and to escalate the FREEDOM2 open-label extension to 10 mg/kg. The 10 mg/kg MAD cohort data is due in November, with 12.5 mg/kg results anticipated in 1H 2027. A cash balance of $117.2M supports operations into late 2027 amid ongoing regulatory and clinical milestones.
DSMB recommends advancing FREEDOM2-DM1 to 12.5 mg/kg; OLE to 10 mg/kg.
10 mg/kg MAD cohort fully enrolled; data expected in November.
12.5 mg/kg FREEDOM2 results expected in 1H 2027.
Cash and equivalents totaled $117.2M as of 6/30/2026; runway into Q4 2027.
PepGen remains focused on FREEDOM2/DM1; near-term catalysts could lift valuation.
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