Expert Interview
Discussing Apogee Therapeutics' Phase 2 results of APG777, Anti-IL-13 Antibody, in Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis.
Ticker(s): APGE, SNY, LLYInstitution: NYU School of Medicine
- Associate Professor Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine & Director of the Pediatric Dermatology Division.
- Manages 300 patients with atopic dermatitis.
- Clinical and research interests in health literacy, atopic dermatitis, genetic dermatology, pediatric connective tissue disease, and medical education.
On a scale from 1-10 (10 being extremely excited), how excited are you about the Phase 2 data for APG777?
Added By: nikki_adminHow many patients do you manage for atopic dermatitis?
Added By: nikki_adminAPG777 achieved an EASI-75 rate of 66.9% at Week 16 — the highest reported in a global biologic trial for AD to date. How significant is this result when viewed against historical benchmarks like Dupixent or tralokinumab, and what does it imply for positioning in the biologic treatment landscape?
Added By: nikki_adminThe data showed that patients in the highest exposure quartile reached EASI-75 response rates up to 89.5%. How should we interpret this exposure-response trend, and what are the clinical and pharmacological implications for dosing optimization in Part B and Phase 3?
Added By: nikki_adminA statistically significant reduction in itch (Itch NRS) was observed by Week 1. How meaningful is such rapid symptom control for long-term disease management and patient adherence, especially in comparison to slower-acting agents?
Added By: nikki_adminWith APEX Part A testing 3- and 6-month maintenance dosing schedules, what are the potential advantages — and risks — of stretching biologic dosing intervals to quarterly or biannual injections in AD, particularly in terms of disease control and healthcare system costs?
Added By: nikki_adminAcross multiple endpoints, APG777 demonstrated high placebo-adjusted response rates — over 42% for EASI-75 and approximately 19–20% for vIGA 0/1 and EASI-90. How important is this magnitude of difference in regulatory submissions and payer negotiations?
Added By: nikki_adminAPG777 reported zero injection site reactions and fewer respiratory infections than placebo. How notable is this in the context of patient experience and safety differentiation, and could it influence preference in the clinic?
Added By: nikki_adminWith APG279 now entering a Phase 1b head-to-head trial against Dupixent, what are the key endpoints and differentiators you would prioritize in order to credibly challenge the current standard of care in the IL-4/IL-13 pathway?
Added By: nikki_adminGiven the strength of the Part A data and accelerated readout timelines for Part B, what would you consider critical design elements or strategic risks to watch in the upcoming Phase 3 trial, particularly to ensure global regulatory success?
Added By: nikki_adminHow is APG777 different from MoAs in AD? How significant is this difference to you as a provider?
Added By: pharmaadvisorHow do you see potentially using APG777 vs. the current SOC (if approved)?
Added By: pharmaadvisorAre You Interested In These Questions?
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