Advancement in CF and OTC Programs
Arcturus reported progress in their ARCT-032 CF program, completing enrollment and dosing of the first cohort and progressing to the second cohort. Additionally, the ARCT-810 program for OTC deficiency showed positive interim data from Phase II studies, with improvements in urea cycle function in participants.
Strong Financial Position and Extended Cash Runway
The company reported a reduction in operating expenses from $71 million to $40 million year-over-year and extended their cash runway into 2028 through strategic restructuring and focusing on key programs.
Regulatory Progress for COVID-19 Vaccine
Arcturus' partnered COVID-19 vaccine, CoStave, is moving forward with regulatory filings in the UK, Japan, and the US, with approvals expected in the next year.
Positive Developments in Flu Vaccine
Their next-generation STARR seasonal flu vaccine candidate, ARCT-2138, showed immunogenicity against multiple influenza strains in a Phase I study with no major safety concerns.