VYNE Therapeutics' BET Inhibitor Shows Encouraging Preclinical Action

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  • VYNE Therapeutics Inc VYNE announced preclinical data for VYN201, its pan-bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) inhibitor.
  • The data showed that VYN201 significantly reduced the expression of several key pro-inflammatory cytokines relevant to Th17-mediated autoimmune diseases in an animal model and an ex vivo human tissue study. 
  • The pathogenesis of many autoimmune diseases is linked to the proliferation and activity of Th17 cells.
  • Treatment with VYN201 0.1% resulted in a 94% reduction in the composite inflammation severity score of erythema and scaling relative to the vehicle control group at treatment day 7
  • Animals treated with VYN201 0.1% experienced reduced inflammation comparable to those treated with the class 1 super-potent glucocorticosteroid clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream.
  • Treatment with VYN201 at all concentrations appeared well-tolerated
  • Related: VYNE Therapeutics Stock Drops On the Potential Sale Of Topical Minocycline Franchise.
  • Price Action: VYNE shares are up 11.90% at $1.32 during the market session on the last check Tuesday.
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