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Rejuvenate Biomed's potential drug candidate combats sarcopenia in older adults

Phase 1b trial shows RJx-01's ability to improve muscle strength, function, and fatigue resistance

21-Feb-2024

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Rejuvenate Biomed announces breakthrough Phase 1b trial results of its lead candidate RJx-01 for the treatment of sarcopenia.

RJx-01 is an orally drug with synergetic effects of 2 molecules - metformin and galantamine

Total of 42 healthy male subjects aged 65 to 75 with disuse-induced sarcopenia received RJx-01 treatment for 6 weeks.

Muscle strength recovery was better in the RJx-01 group compared to placebo.

Leg acceleration, crucial for daily activities and preventing falls, improved with RJx-01.

Participants receiving RJx-01 experienced less fatigue during leg exercises.

“We anticipate advancing Phase 2 program later this year, aiming to substantiate RJx-01’s therapeutic potential in addressing sarcopenia and osteoporosis,” - Ann Belien, CEO of Rejuvenate Biomed.

Exploring partnership opportunities to combine RJx-01 with GLP-1 drugs for obesity and diabetes type 2.

Positive results support Rejuvenate Biomed's drug discovery platforms for age-related diseases.

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Ann Belien

Founder and CEO of Rejuvenate Biomed

Rejuvenate Biomed

Biomedical company researching the biology of aging and developing drugs for age related diseases.

Topics mentioned on this page:
Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
Rejuvenate Biomed's potential drug candidate combats sarcopenia in older adults