Our pipeline

MG 7331

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At Mereo, we unlock the potential of rare disease therapies that were not being progressed in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies – creating new possibilities for all our stakeholders, from our investors to the patients that need us most.

We have already delivered five successful Phase 2 studies and a Phase 1b/2 ongoing. Our pipeline currently consists of six clinical-stage product candidates. Click below to see the relevant scientific publications for our products. 

Core programs

Product

Setrusumab (UX-143)

For the potential treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (“OI”), a rare genetic bone condition affecting children and adults.

Product

Alvelestat (MPH966)

For the potential treatment of severe Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency-associated Lung Disease (AATD-LD) and Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome (BOS).

Product

Etigilimab (MPH313)

For the potential treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic
solid tumors.

Core programs

Partnered and Partnering Opportunities on Non-Core Programs

We have one additional program with current partnering opportunities. Navicixizumab has been licensed out to OncXerna and leflutrozole has been licensed to ReproNovo.

Product

Navicixizumab (OMP305B83)

For the potential treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, partnered with OncXerna Therapeutics Inc. for further development.

Product

Acumapimod (BCT197)

For the potential treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (“AECOPD”).

Product

Leflutrozole (BGS649)

A novel once weekly oral aromatase inhibitor. Partnered with ReproNovo for further development.

Pipeline News

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Ultragenyx Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Setrusumab (UX143) in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
07 October 2024

NOVATO, Calif., October 7, 2024 – Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel products for rare and ultra-rare diseases, today announced that it has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for setrusumab (UX143) as a treatment to reduce the risk of fracture associated with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) Type I, III, or IV in patients 2 years of age and older.

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Mereo BioPharma to Participate in Fireside Chat at the 2024 Cantor Global Healthcare Conference
12 September 2024

London, September 12, 2024 - Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ: MREO) (“Mereo” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, today announced that Dr. Denise Scots-Knight, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a Fireside Chat at the 2024 Cantor Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10:55am ET / 03:55pm BST.

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Ultragenyx and Mereo BioPharma Announce New Phase 2 Data from Phase 2/3 Orbit Study Demonstrating Sustained Reductions in Fracture Rates Following Treatment with Setrusumab (UX143) in Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
11 June 2024

NOVATO, Calif. and LONDON, UK — June 11, 2024 — Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) and Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ: MREO) today announced positive 14-month results from the Phase 2 portion of the ongoing Phase 2/3 Orbit study (NCT05125809) demonstrating that, as of a May 24, 2024 data cut-off date, treatment with setrusumab (UX143) continued to significantly reduce incidence of fractures in patients with OI with at least 14 months of follow-up. Treatment with setrusumab also resulted in ongoing and meaningful improvements in lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) at month 12 without evidence of plateau. 

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Mereo BioPharma to Participate in Fireside Chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
30 May 2024

London, May 30, 2024 - Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ: MREO) (“Mereo” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, today announced that Dr. Denise Scots-Knight, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a Fireside Chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 11:00am ET / 04:00pm BST.