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SOLID BIO SCIENCES IGNITE DMD Phase I/II Study of SGT-001 Microdystrophin Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Roxana Donisa Dreghici1, J. Patrick Gonzalez1, Kristy J. Brown1, Carl A. Morris1, Perry Shieh2, Barry

Key Takeaway: The Phase I/II IGNITE DMD study by Solid Biosciences is assessing the gene therapy SGT-001 for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Results show positive changes in motor and pulmonary function at the one-year mark, with all subjects completing this time point and no new treatment-associated adverse events noted after the initial 90 days. Despite some serious adverse events reported, the study indicates promising outcomes for further trials. Solid Biosciences is also moving forward with the next-generation SGT-003 program, which is currently in IND-enabling studies.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Positive changes observed in motor function and pulmonary function after one year.
  • All subjects have reached the one-year study time point without new adverse events post-dosing.
  • Future development planned with a next-generation program (SGT-003) in IND-enabling studies.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Serious adverse events reported, including thrombocytopenia and hepatotoxicity.
  • Most common treatment-emergent adverse events included nausea and vomiting.

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Roxana Donisa Dreghici1, J. Patrick Gonzalez1, Kristy J. Brown1, Carl A. Morris1, Perry Shieh2, Barry Byrne3 1 Solid Biosciences, Charlestown, MA; 2University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; 3University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a fatal neuromuscular disease caused by mutations in the DMD gene that lead to the absence of functional dystrophin protein SGT-001 Capsid Promoter Transgene Skeletal and cardiac
muscle tropism High skeletal and cardiac muscle expression Retains critical elements of full-length dystrophin including the nNOS binding domain AAV9 CK8 nNOS Microdystrophin nNOS Binding Domain Action Binding Domain Dystroglycan Binding Domain NH3
Hinge 1 R1 R16 R17 R23 R24 Hinge 4 COOH nNOS: neuronal nitric oxide synthase SGT-001 is an AAV microdystrophin gene transfer therapy evaluated for the safety, tolerability and efficacy in adolescents and children with DMD. SGT-001 was designed to
deliver a unique, rationally designed dystrophin surrogate to replace absent protein in skeletal and cardiac muscles throughout the body Methods IGNITE DMD Phase I/II clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of SGT-001 (NCT03368742) Cohorts
n=3 control subjects analyzed n=3 subjects at 5E13 vg/kg (Patients 1-3) n=6 subjects at 2E14 vg/kg (Patients 4-9) Safety Assessments Incidence of adverse events Biopsy Assessments Microdystrophin expression in muscle biopsies (2E14 vg/kg cohort)
Clinical Assessments NSAA, 6MWT, FVC % Predicted, FEV1 % Predicted, PODCI Results presented as mean standard deviation for all control and treated subjects unless otherwise noted Enrollment in the study is complete and long term follow up
to 5 years post-dosing continues Results: Biopsy Analysis Microdystrophin Expression and Protein Function in 3-Month and 12-Month Muscle Biopsies Microdystrophin -Sarcoglycan nNOS Activity Biopsy from Pt. 5 at 18 months 3 months 12
months 18 months 24 months Biopsy Results (2E14 vg/kg Cohort) (Mean % - (Mean % - (Pt. 5) (Pt. 4) Pts. 4-9) Pts. 6-9) % Normal Dystrophin (Western Blot) 6.6% 7.0% 69.8% BLQ* % Positive Fibers (Immunofluorescence) Manual Assessment 31%
22% 85% 10% Automated Assessment 40% 30% 84% 32% BLQ: Below the 5% limit of quantification by Western blot BLQ values assigned 0.5LLOQ for Mean calculations (=2.5%) 12-month biopsies for Pts. 4 and 5 collected at 24 months and 18 months,
respectively, due to COVID-19. Results: 1-Year Assessments Cumulative Summary Tabulations of Safety Findings Serious Adverse All SGT-001 Related to Events (SAEs) (n=9) SGT-001 Thrombocytopenia 1/9 Yes Hepatotoxicity 1/9 Yes Systemic Inflammatory 2/9
Yes Response Syndrome Giardiasis 1/9 No Most Common Treatment-Emergent All SGT-001 Adverse Events (TEAEs) (n=9) Nausea 9/9 Vomiting 9/9 Pyrexia 8/9 Thrombocytopenia 7/9 Headache 4/9 Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 4/9 Motor Function
Evaluated by 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) and North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) 6MWT - 1-Year NSAA - 1-Year Change from Baseline (meters) Change from Baseline (units) Control SGT-001 SGT-001 5E13 vg/kg 2E14 vg/kg Control SGT-001 SGT-001 5E13
vg/kg 2E14 vg/kg 8 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 100 75 50 25 0 -25 -50 Pulmonary Function Tests Performed by Spirometry to Evaluate Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) FVC % Predicted - 1-Year FEV1 % Predicted -
1-Year Change from Baseline (%p) Change from Baseline (%p) Control SGT-001 SGT-001 5E13 vg/kg 2E14 vg/kg Control SGT-001 SGT-001 5E13 vg/kg 2E14 vg/kg 40 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 40 20 0 -20 Patient Reported Outcome Measures Evaluated by the Pediatric
Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI) PODCI - Global Function - 1-Year Control SGT-001 SGT-001 5E13 vg/kg 2E14 vg/kg PODCI - Transfer / Basic Mobility - 1-Year Control SGT-001 SGT-001 5E13 vg/kg 2E14 vg/kg PODCI - Sports / Physical Functioning
- 1-Year Control SGT-001 SGT-001 5E13 vg/kg 2E14 vg/kg 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 Change from Baseline (Points) Change from Baseline (Points) Change from Baseline (Points) 20 10 0 -10 -20 40 20 0 -20 Conclusions All subjects in IGNITE DMD have reached
the 1-year study time point Results show positive changes from baseline to 1-year for motor function, pulmonary function, and patient reported outcome measures Subjects continue to be monitored for safety and have not shown any new
treatment-associated AEs after the first 90 days post-dosing Development of SGT-001 has concluded, with the next-generation SGT-003 program using an updated construct with novel muscle-tropic capsid currently in IND-enabling studies Additional
updates on the IGNITE DMD study are expected to be provided following completion of the 5-year follow up timepoint for all subjects

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)?

DMD is a fatal neuromuscular disorder caused by DMD gene mutations, lacking functional dystrophin.

What is SGT-001?

SGT-001 is an AAV microdystrophin gene therapy evaluated for safety and efficacy in DMD patients.

What trial evaluated SGT-001?

SGT-001 was assessed in the IGNITE DMD Phase I/II clinical trial for DMD.

What were the results of the 1-Year assessments?

Results showed positive changes in motor and pulmonary function after one year of treatment.

What is the future of SGT-001's development?

The SGT-001 development has concluded, shifting focus to the next-generation SGT-003 program.

Last updated: Mar 20, 2023