Inozyme Pharma Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates
- Topline data from Phase 1/2 clinical trial of INZ-701 in ENPP1 Deficiency on track for the fourth quarter of 2022 –
- Topline data from Phase 1/2 clinical trial of INZ-701 in ABCC6 Deficiency on track for the first quarter of 2023 –
- Liquidity and capital resources as of quarter end funds cash flow requirements into the second quarter of 2024 –
BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inozyme Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: INZY), a clinical-stage rare disease biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of pathologic mineralization and intimal proliferation, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 and provided recent business highlights.
“Progress continues with our ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trials of INZ-701 in patients with ENPP1 Deficiency and ABCC6 Deficiency, with dosing now underway in the third dose cohort of both trials. We recently introduced self-administration of INZ-701 in the Phase 2 extension portion of the ongoing ENPP1 Deficiency trial, improving patient convenience. In parallel, we remain focused on initiating a clinical trial in pediatric patients with ENPP1 Deficiency,” said Axel Bolte, MSc, MBA, Inozyme’s co-founder, president and chief executive officer. “Our partnerships with leading disease experts and research organizations continue to yield new insights into ENPP1 Deficiency. Recent data published in a peer-reviewed journal reported a threefold increase in characterized disease-causing ENPP1 variants and identified symptomatic patients with heterozygous mutations which emphasizes the urgent need for therapeutic options in this severe disease.”
Recent Clinical Trial Updates
- Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of INZ-701 in Adults with ENPP1 Deficiency. Dosing is underway in the third dose escalation cohort (1.8 mg/kg), and the Company is on track to report topline data from the ongoing trial in the fourth quarter of 2022. The Company recently announced the first self-administration of INZ-701 in the Phase 2 extension portion of this trial. The Company is also actively engaged in designing and planning a clinical trial of INZ-701 in pediatric patients with ENPP1 Deficiency.
- Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of INZ-701 in Adults with ABCC6 Deficiency (pseudoxanthoma elasticum or PXE). Dosing is underway in the third dose escalation cohort (1.8 mg/kg). The Company is on track to report topline data from the ongoing trial in the first quarter of 2023.
- Natural History Studies in ENPP1 Deficiency and ABCC6 Deficiency. Patient enrollment continues in the Company’s prospective natural history study and longitudinal retrospective natural history study in ENPP1 Deficiency and ABCC6 Deficiency. These studies are designed to test and validate findings from Inozyme’s previously published cross-sectional retrospective natural history study.
Additional Recent Updates
- ENPP1 Variant Database Publication. Peer-reviewed article in Human Mutation titled “ENPP1 Deficiency: A clinical update on the relevance of individual variants using a locus-specific database” reported 3-fold increase in pathogenic/likely pathogenic ENPP1 variants. Analysis also identified severe phenotypes in patients with monoallelic heterozygous ENPP1 variants.
- Data Presented at ASBMR 2022 Annual Meeting. Two preclinical presentations supporting INZ-701’s potential application in indications marked by pathologic mineralization were featured at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 2022 Annual Meeting in September. Copies of the presentations titled, “Treatment with ENPP1-Fc reduces vascular calcifications in a CKD rat model” and “ENPP1-Fc expressing AAV vector prevents ectopic tissue calcification and restores bone parameters in ENPP1 deficient mice”, are available in the Investor Relations section of the Inozyme website.
- Data Presented at IVBM 2022 Annual Meeting. Preclinical data supporting INZ-701's potential to treat intimal proliferation was featured at the International Vascular Biology Meeting (IVBM) 2022 Annual Meeting in October. A copy of the presentation titled, “ENPP1-Fc inhibits proliferation of pathological synthetic phenotype vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in the presence of ATP: the role of ecto-5’-nucleotidase CD73”, is available in the Investor Relations section of the Inozyme website.
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
- Cash Position and Financial Guidance – Cash, cash equivalents, and investments were $141.5 million as of September 30, 2022. Based on its current plans, the Company expects that its cash, cash equivalents, and investments together with the remainder of the first tranche of its debt facility as of September 30, 2022 will enable the Company to fund its cash flow requirements into the second quarter of 2024.
- Research and Development (R&D) Expenses – R&D expenses were $12.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, compared to $9.3 million for the prior-year period. This increase was primarily due to the progression of the clinical trials of INZ-701 for ENPP1 Deficiency and ABCC6 Deficiency, manufacturing operations, and consultants to support the ongoing trials.
- General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses – G&A expenses were $4.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, compared to $4.9 million for the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in professional services and other administrative expenses partially offset by an increase in personnel costs.
- Net Loss – Net loss was $16.4 million, or $0.38 loss per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, compared to $14.3 million, or $0.60 loss per share, for the prior-year period.
About ENPP1 Deficiency
ENPP1 Deficiency is a progressive condition that manifests as a spectrum of diseases. Individuals who present in utero or in infancy are typically diagnosed with generalized arterial calcification of infancy (GACI), which is characterized by extensive vascular calcification and neointimal proliferation (overgrowth of smooth muscle cells inside blood vessels), resulting in myocardial infarction, stroke, or cardiac or multiorgan failure. Approximately 50% of infants with ENPP1 Deficiency die within six months of birth. Children with ENPP1 Deficiency typically experience rickets, a condition also known as autosomal-recessive hypophosphatemic rickets type 2 (ARHR2), while adults experience osteomalacia (softened bones), and they can exhibit a range of signs and symptoms that include hearing loss, arterial calcification, and cardiac and/or neurological involvement. There are no approved therapies for ENPP1 Deficiency.
About ABCC6 Deficiency
ABCC6 Deficiency is a rare, severe, inherited disorder caused by mutations in the ABCC6 gene, leading to low levels of PPi. PPi is essential for preventing harmful soft tissue calcification and regulating bone mineralization. ABCC6 Deficiency is a systemic and progressively debilitating condition, which affects more than 67,000 individuals worldwide. Infants with ABCC6 Deficiency are diagnosed with generalized arterial calcification of infancy (GACI) type 2, a condition that resembles GACI type 1, the infant form of ENPP1 Deficiency. In older individuals, ABCC6 Deficiency presents as pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), which is characterized by pathological mineralization in blood vessels and soft tissues clinically affecting the skin, eyes, and vascular system. There are no approved therapies for ABCC6 Deficiency.
About INZ-701
INZ-701 is a clinical-stage enzyme therapy in development for the treatment of rare disorders of the vasculature, soft tissue, and skeleton. In preclinical studies, the experimental therapy has shown potential to prevent pathologic mineralization and intimal proliferation, which can drive morbidity and mortality in devastating genetic disorders such as ENPP1 Deficiency and ABCC6 Deficiency. INZ-701 is currently in Phase 1/2 clinical trials for the treatment of ENPP1 Deficiency and ABCC6 Deficiency.
About Inozyme Pharma
Inozyme Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: INZY) is a clinical-stage rare disease biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of diseases impacting the vasculature, soft tissue, and skeleton. We are developing INZ-701, a potential first-in-class enzyme therapy, to address pathologic mineralization and intimal proliferation which can drive morbidity and mortality in these severe diseases. INZ-701 is currently in Phase 1/2 clinical trials for the treatment of ENPP1 Deficiency and ABCC6 Deficiency.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and investments | $ | 141,452 | $ | 111,801 | |||
| Total assets | $ | 154,021 | $ | 123,541 | |||
| Total liabilities | $ | 19,241 | $ | 14,273 | |||
| Additional paid-in-capital | $ | 331,470 | $ | 256,948 | |||
| Accumulated deficit | $ | (196,217 | ) | $ | (147,700 | ) | |
| Total stockholders' equity | $ | 134,780 | $ | 109,268 | |||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||
| Research and development | $ | 12,191 | $ | 9,346 | |||
| General and administrative | 4,721 | 4,916 | |||||
| Total operating expenses | 16,912 | 14,262 | |||||
| Loss from operations | (16,912 | ) | (14,262 | ) | |||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||
| Interest income | 737 | 47 | |||||
| Other expenses | (197 | ) | (65 | ) | |||
| Other income, net | 540 | (18 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (16,372 | ) | $ | (14,280 | ) | |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income: | |||||||
| Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities | (60 | ) | (6 | ) | |||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | (20 | ) | (9 | ) | |||
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (80 | ) | (15 | ) | |||
| Comprehensive loss | $ | (16,452 | ) | $ | (14,295 | ) | |
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders—basic and diluted | $ | (16,372 | ) | $ | (14,280 | ) | |
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders—basic and diluted | $ | (0.38 | ) | $ | (0.60 | ) | |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic and diluted | 43,657,718 | 23,643,494 | |||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||
| Research and development | $ | 34,012 | $ | 24,169 | |||
| General and administrative | 15,130 | 13,720 | |||||
| Total operating expenses | 49,142 | 37,889 | |||||
| Loss from operations | (49,142 | ) | (37,889 | ) | |||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||
| Interest income | 1,118 | 168 | |||||
| Other expenses | (493 | ) | (149 | ) | |||
| Other income, net | 625 | 19 | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (48,517 | ) | $ | (37,870 | ) | |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income: | |||||||
| Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities | (417 | ) | 10 | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | (78 | ) | (9 | ) | |||
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (495 | ) | 1 | ||||
| Comprehensive loss | $ | (49,012 | ) | $ | (37,869 | ) | |
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders—basic and diluted | $ | (48,517 | ) | $ | (37,870 | ) | |
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders—basic and diluted | $ | (1.36 | ) | $ | (1.61 | ) | |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic and diluted | 35,755,695 | 23,521,981 | |||||
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