Summit's Lead Antimicrobial Fails Pivotal Study, May Spark Therapeutic Shift
Stock Down 50%
Executive Summary
Ridinilazole fell short of significance in a late-stage trial, with some analysts now anticipating the company will alter its therapeutic strategy entirely.
You may also be interested in...
Microbiome’s Moment Approaches: Finch Joins Rival C Diff Companies
After a trial failure in 2016, four rival companies could produce pivotal data this year
In DMD, Summit Falls Well Short Of Peak It Hoped For
Summit’s utrophin modulator, ezutromid, posted intriguing interim data in January, but failed to meet the primary and all secondary endpoints in a Phase II study. The UK firm discontinued development of ezutromid and will now focus on novel antibiotic candidates.
Engitix Collaborates With Dompé On Fibrosis And Cancer As It Eyes The Clinic
The UK biotech has struck up an unusual deal with its new investor that lets it retain control over its assets, as it raises $54m in a series A.