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TVB-2640

Phase 3

MASLD/MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease / Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis) | Small molecule | Metabolic |Sagimet Biosciences Inc. - Series A|Trials Updated: Oct 29, 2026

TVB-2640 development status

Highest phase Phase 3 (NCT07863193)
Phase scored for SGMTPhase 2
Registered trials 8 across 3 sponsors since Aug 2014

TVB-2640 target and mechanism

Molecular targetFASN
Target classEnzyme
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as [14C]-TVB-2640, denifanstat

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Trial Design

RandomizedPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials6
Total Enrollment1,356

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

TVB-2640 clinical trials

TVB-2640 · 6 trials · 8 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 3Phase 1 2
NCT07863193Phase 3 Study of Denifanstat in Participants With Moderate to Severe Acne (AURORA)Acne Vulgaris
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Phase 3 Study of Denifanstat in Participants With Moderate to Severe Acne (AURORA)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Proportion of participants achieving EGSS success, defined as a score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) with at least a 2-point decrease from their baseline score
Week 12
Absolute change from baseline in inflammatory lesion count (ILC)
Week 12
Absolute change from baseline in non-inflammatory lesion count (ILC)
Week 12
Histological Improvement in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Activity Score (NAS) Without Worsening of Fibrosis (by NASH Clinical Research Network [CRN] Fibrosis Score).
52 Weeks

Histological improvement is defined as ≥2 points improvement in NAS with ≥1 point improvement in ballooning or inflammation

Subjects With Resolution of Steatohepatitis and No Worsening of Liver Fibrosis by NASH CRN Fibrosis Score and Histological Improvement in NAS.
52 Weeks

NASH resolution defined as absence of fatty liver disease or isolated or simple steatosis without steatohepatitis and a score of either 0 or 1 for inflammation, 0 for ballooning and any value for steatosis and no worsening of liver fibrosis (by NASH CRN fibrosis score). Histological improvement defined as ≥2 point improvement in NAS (with ≥1 point improvement in ballooning or inflammation).

Disease Control Rate of TVB-2640
every 8 weeks through study completion, an average of 1 year

Determine Disease control rate of TVB-2640 in KRAS mutant NSCLC patients through RECIST and toxicity profile. Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.1) for target lesions and assessed by MRI: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Progressive Disease (PD), \>=20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions; Stable Disease (SD): Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD.

Response Rate of TVB-2640
every 8 weeks through study completion, an average of 1 year

Determine response rate of TVB-2640 in KRAS mutant NSCLC patients through RECIST and toxicity profile. Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.1) for target lesions and assessed by MRI: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Progressive Disease (PD), \>=20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions; Stable Disease (SD): Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD.

Percent Change in Hepatic Fat Fraction by Magnetic Resonance Imaging Proton Density Fat Fraction (MRI-PDFF) From Baseline
12 weeks

As determined by MRI-PDFF

Total TVB-2640 plasma concentration-time (AUC) at steady state
Day 4

Total TVB-2640 plasma concentration-time curve during a dosing interval at steady-state

Unbound TVB-2640 plasma concentration-time (AUC) at steady state
Day 4

Unbound TVB-2640 plasma concentration-time curve during a dosing interval at steady-state

Maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) for total TVB-2640 at steady state
Day 4
Maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) for unbound TVB-2640 at steady state
Day 4
incidence and severity of AEs
Screening to Day 7
To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) based on toxicity analysis.
1.5 years

Toxicity will be monitored according to NCI - Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events version (4.03). Patients receiving at least one dose of drug.

To determine the incidence and nature of dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) of TVB-2640.
Days 1 to 21 of cycle 1 for monotherapy cohort(s); Days 1 to 28 of cycle 1 for combination with anti-cancer agent cohort(s)

Secondary Endpoints

Proportion of Subjects Experiencing Fibrosis Improvement of ≥1 Stage by NASH CRN Score Without Worsening of Steatohepatitis
52 Weeks
Proportion of Subjects Experiencing Resolution of Steatohepatitis and no Worsening of Liver Fibrosis (by NASH CRN Fibrosis Score)
52 Weeks
Proportion of Subjects With Improvement in Liver Fibrosis >=1 Stage by NASH CRN Fibrosis Score Without Worsening of Steatohepatitis at 52 Weeks OR Resolution of Steatohepatitis and No Worsening of Liver Fibrosis by NASH CRN Fibrosis Score
52 Weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
DenifanstatEXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
TVB-2640 50 mgEXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive TVB-2640 PO QD for 52 weeks, with the first dose administered on Day 1.
TVB-2640EXPERIMENTALPatients will be administered TVB-2640 100mg/m2 orally once a day for 8 weeks.
TVB-2640 25 mg (US)EXPERIMENTALSubjects randomly assigned to receive the study drug will take TVB-2640 tablet orally every day for 12 week treatment period. The dose is to be taken at the same time of the day, with each dose separated by 24 hours (±4 hours).
TVB-2640 50 mg (US)EXPERIMENTALSubjects randomly assigned to receive the study drug will take TVB-2640 tablet orally every day for 12 week treatment period. The dose is to be taken at the same time of the day, with each dose separated by 24 hours (±4 hours).
Placebo (US)PLACEBO_COMPARATORSubjects randomly assigned to placebo will receive placebo tablets orally once a day under the same conditions and frequency as described for TVB-2640.
TVB-2640 50 mg (China)EXPERIMENTALSubjects randomly assigned to receive the study drug will take TVB-2640 tablet orally every day for 12 week treatment period. The dose is to be taken at the same time of the day, with each dose separated by 24 hours (±4 hours).
Placebo (China)PLACEBO_COMPARATORSubjects randomly assigned to placebo will receive placebo tablets orally once a day under the same conditions and frequency as described for TVB-2640.
TVB-2640 75 mg (US)EXPERIMENTALAfter completion of Cohorts 1 and 2, and if no stopping criteria are met upon review by the Independent SRC, an additional TVB-2640 75 mg open-label Cohort 3 will open in the US
TVB-2640 50 mg - normal hepatic functionEXPERIMENTALHealthy subjects with normal hepatic function receive 50 mg PO daily from Day 1 to Day 4
TVB-2640 50 mg - mild hepatic functionEXPERIMENTALSubjects with mild hepatic impairment will receive 50 mg PO daily from Day 1 to Day 4
TVB-2640 50 mg - moderate hepatic functionEXPERIMENTALSubjects with moderate hepatic impairment will receive 50 mg PO daily from Day 1 to Day 4
TVB-2640 50 mg - severe hepatic functionEXPERIMENTALSubjects with severe hepatic impairment will receive 50 mg PO daily from Day 1 to Day 4

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
DenifanstatDRUGOral, once daily
PlaceboOTHEROral, once daily
TVB-2640DRUGOral dose, tablet
TVB-2640 25 mg (US)DRUGOral dose, tablet, daily dosing
TVB-2640 50 mg (US)DRUGOral dose, tablet, daily dosing
Placebo (US)DRUGOral dose, tablet, daily dosing
TVB-2640 50 mg (China)DRUGOral dose, tablet, daily dosing
Placebo (China)DRUGOral dose, tablet, daily dosing
TVB-2640 75 mg (US)DRUGOral dose, tablet, daily dosing
TVB-2640 - 50 mgDRUGTVB-2640 -50 mg administered orally once daily
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range12 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites23

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Must be willing and able to participate in the trial and provide written informed consent or assent 2. Aged ≥12 years on the date that written informed consent/ assent is provided 3. Moderate to severe acne vulgaris based on the following criteria at screening: 1. The EGS...

Countries:United StatesCanadaPolandPuerto RicoChinaHungaryUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about TVB-2640

What is TVB-2640?

TVB-2640 is an investigational small molecule developed by Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (ticker SGMT). It is being studied in Phase 2 clinical development across liver disease and oncology indications, including MASLD/MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and steatohepatitis) and KRAS-mutant solid tumors. It is also known as denifanstat.

What is TVB-2640 used for?

TVB-2640 is being evaluated for MASLD/MASH, also called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH, and for KRAS gene mutation solid malignant tumors, including KRAS non-small cell lung carcinoma. It is investigational and has not been approved for any indication.

What does TVB-2640 target?

TVB-2640 targets FASN, fatty acid synthase, an enzyme involved in fatty acid synthesis. By inhibiting this enzyme, the drug is designed to act on lipid production pathways relevant to both liver disease and tumor biology. FASN is the molecular target studied in its clinical program.

Who makes TVB-2640?

TVB-2640 is developed by Sagimet Biosciences Inc., which trades under the ticker SGMT. The company is the sponsor of the clinical studies evaluating the drug in liver disease and oncology indications.

What phase is TVB-2640 in?

TVB-2640 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA. Its clinical program includes completed Phase 2 studies in NASH and MASLD/MASH and an active Phase 2 study in KRAS non-small cell lung carcinoma.

What clinical trials is TVB-2640 in?

TVB-2640 has been studied in NCT04906421, a completed Phase 2 trial in NASH, NCT03938246, a completed Phase 2 trial in MASLD/MASH, NCT03808558, an active Phase 2 trial in KRAS non-small cell lung carcinoma, and NCT05835180, a completed Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study in hepatic impairment.

Is TVB-2640 the same as denifanstat?

Yes, TVB-2640 is also known as denifanstat. Other names used for the drug in study records include TVB-2640 50 mg, [14C]-TVB-2640, and TVB-2640 25 mg (US). These refer to the same investigational FASN inhibitor developed by Sagimet Biosciences.