Expands use of PhaseBio ELP biopolymer platform designed to support more convenient dosing of proteins and peptides  

MALVERN, PA and SAN DIEGO, CA, USA I April 09, 2019 I PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHAS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for orphan diseases, today announced it has licensed to ImmunoForge, Co. Ltd. the global rights for PB1023, a long-acting, recombinant GLP-1 analogue for the treatment of certain diseases, including conditions related to sarcopenia. PB1023 was created as a genetic fusion protein utilizing PhaseBio’s proprietary elastin-like polypeptide (“ELP”) technology platform.

Under the terms of the agreement, PhaseBio has granted ImmunoForge an exclusive, worldwide license, with rights to sublicense, to PB1023 for the development and commercialization of treatments for all diseases except diabetes, obesity and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). PhaseBio will receive an upfront payment upon execution of the agreement and is eligible to receive development milestone payments, and royalty payments on net sales of products, including sales from sublicense agreements.

“The license agreement with ImmunoForge further validates the potential of our half-life extending ELP technology and provides non-dilutive capital to PhaseBio,” said Jonathan P. Mow, Chief Executive Officer of PhaseBio. “We’re pleased to partner with ImmunoForge, a company leveraging cutting-edge science to develop novel therapies for cancer and metabolic diseases, to bring new treatment options to patients living with serious sarcopenia-related diseases.”

“ImmunoForge is advancing a pipeline of first-in-class therapies for cancer and sarcopenia-related diseases, including senile sarcopenia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cancer cachexia, Parkinson’s disease and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We look forward to developing PB1023 and making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives,” said Kiho Jang, Co-Chief Executive Officer of ImmunoForge.

About PhaseBio

PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies to treat orphan diseases, with an initial focus on cardiopulmonary disorders. The company’s lead development candidate is PB2452, a novel reversal agent for the antiplatelet therapy ticagrelor. PhaseBio is also leveraging its proprietary elastin-like polypeptide (“ELP”) technology platform to develop therapies with the potential for less-frequent dosing and improved pharmacokinetics. PhaseBio’s second product candidate PB1046, which is based on ELP, is a once-weekly vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor agonist for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

PhaseBio is located in Malvern, PA and San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.phasebio.com.

SOURCE: PhaseBio