Wave Life Sciences presented Phase I data for WVE-007, an siRNA targeting Activin E, demonstrating up to 88% serum reduction sustained for over 7.5 months. The INLIGHT Phase IIa trial is now enrolling 160 patients across four cohorts, with a focus on BMI 35–50 and type 2 diabetes status, aiming to validate the RNA editing platform's potential for durable obesity treatment.
Wave Life Sciences' WVE-007, a novel siRNA silencing Activin E, demonstrated a 16.5% improvement in visceral fat-to-muscle ratio in Phase I, outpacing existing therapies and offering a potential solution for the 70% of GLP-1 users who discontinue within a year. With enrollment underway in the INLIGHT Phase IIa trial, the 175 million individuals with obesity in the U.S. and Europe may soon have a longer-lasting, disease-modifying option.
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Wave Life Sciences and Collegium Pharmaceutical reported full-year 2025 results, highlighting a transformative period for RNA editing and commercial pain management. Wave's clinical progress in AATD and DMD remains a primary valuation driver, while Collegium continues to optimize its specialized portfolio through strategic acquisitions.