Astria Therapeutics Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application for STAR-0310, a Monoclonal Antibody OX40 Antagonist for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
-- Phase 1a Trial of STAR-0310 in Healthy Volunteers Expected to Initiate in Q1 2025 --
-- Early Proof-of-Concept Results Expected in Q3 2025 --
“We are pleased with the FDA’s acceptance of our IND application for STAR-0310 and the progress it represents for the program,” said
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