Travere Therapeutics Presents Abstracts at the 15th International Congress of Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Presentation details long-term safety and efficacy data on pegtibatinase as a potential treatment for classical HCU
Travere Therapeutics, Inc., (NASDAQ:TVTX) today announced that the Company shared two oral presentations in classical homocystinuria (HCU) at the International Congress of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, taking place September 2-6 in Kyoto, Japan.
New long-term data from Cohort 6 of the Phase 1/2 COMPOSE open-label extension (OLE) Study demonstrated that at the target dose of 2.5 mg/kg twice weekly, participants treated with pegtibatinase in the OLE maintained significant reductions in disease-related metabolite levels, including a 53.5% relative reduction in total homocysteine and a 67.1% relative reduction in methionine over 50 weeks of treatment. Importantly, within the observation period, homocysteine remained significantly below the clinical guidelines of 100 µM. These reductions are clinically meaningful, as the accumulation of these metabolites is associated with toxicity and disease progression. Pegtibatinase was generally well-tolerated, and no new safety signals were observed.
"We are pleased to see sustained and clinically meaningful reductions in toxic homocysteine and methionine levels over nearly a year of treatment with pegtibatinase, particularly within the context of an open-label study," said Jula Inrig, M.D., chief medical officer of Travere Therapeutics. "People living with classical HCU continue to face complications from this rare disease with limited therapeutic options, and we look forward to furthering our development of pegtibatinase as the potential first disease-modifying therapy to address these unmet needs."
In the double-blind treatment period of COMPOSE, participants in Cohort 6 received placebo (n=1) or the target dose of 2.5 mg/kg twice weekly (n=4) over a 12-week period. In the OLE portion of the trial, the patient on placebo was titrated up to the target dose and one patient discontinued after entering the OLE.
The Company remains on track to restart enrollment in the Phase 3 HARMONY Study evaluating pegtibatinase for the treatment of classical HCU in 2026.
International Congress of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Presentations
Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Pegtibatinase for Treatment of Classical Homocystinuria (HCU): Data from the Phase 1/2 COMPOSE Open-Label Extension Study
Presentation #: OP12-5
Date: September 3, 2025
Location: Room 3 (Kyoto International Conference Center)
Time: 16:00-17:30 JST
An Open-Label, Prospective, Interventional Study to Determine the Optimal Treatment of Classical Homocystinuria (HCU) in Infants Identified through Newborn Screening in Qatar
Presentation #: OP14-5
Date: September 3, 2025
Location: Room 3 (Kyoto International Conference Center)
Time: 16:00-17:30 JST
About Classical Homocystinuria
Classical homocystinuria (HCU) is a rare genetic metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency in the enzyme cystathionine beta synthase (CBS). CBS is a pivotal enzyme that is essential for the management of methionine and cysteine in the body. Classical HCU leads to toxic levels of homocysteine that can result in life-threatening thrombotic events such as stroke, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis, ophthalmologic and skeletal complications, as well as developmental delay. Current treatment options are limited to protein-restricted diet and use of vitamin B6 and betaine.
About Pegtibatinase
Pegtibatinase is an investigational PEGylated, recombinant enzyme replacement therapy designed to address the underlying cause of classical HCU. In pre-clinical studies, pegtibatinase has demonstrated an ability to reduce total homocysteine levels and improve clinical parameters. In December 2023, the Company initiated the pivotal Phase 3 HARMONY Study to support the potential approval of pegtibatinase for the treatment of classical HCU. The HARMONY Study is a global, randomized, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pegtibatinase as a novel treatment to reduce total homocysteine (tHcy) levels. In May 2023, the Company announced that data from four patients treated with the highest dose of pegtibatinase in the Phase 1/2 COMPOSE Study showed a clinically meaningful 67.1% mean relative reduction in total homocysteine from baseline and was generally well-tolerated after 12 weeks of treatment. To date, the pegtibatinase program has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation, Rare Pediatric Disease and Fast Track designations by the FDA, as well as Orphan Drug designation in the U.S. and Europe.
About Travere Therapeutics
At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We are a biopharmaceutical company that comes together every day to help patients, families and caregivers of all backgrounds as they navigate life with a rare disease. On this path, we know the need for treatment options is urgent – that is why our global team works with the rare disease community to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies. In pursuit of this mission, we continuously seek to understand the diverse perspectives of rare patients and to courageously forge new paths to make a difference in their lives and provide hope – today and tomorrow. For more information, visit travere.com
Forward Looking Statements
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