Monte Rosa Therapeutics (GLUE) saw its stock surge 50.91% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following the announcement of positive interim Phase 1 clinical trial results for its experimental drug MRT-8102.
The drug, targeting NEK7 for inflammatory diseases, demonstrated an 85% reduction in C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in patients with elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Additionally, 94% of participants achieved CRP levels below 2 mg/L, a threshold associated with reduced CVD risk. The trial also reported a favorable safety profile with mild to moderate adverse events.
Monte Rosa plans to initiate a Phase 2 study for MRT-8102 in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in 2026, with further evaluations in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), gout, and recurrent pericarditis.