Announcement • Jun 09
MetaVia Presents New Late-Breaking Obesity and Metabolic Data At the Ada 2026 Scientific Sessions Supporting Da-1726 Differentiation and Vanoglipel Combination Potential
MetaVia Inc. announced the presentation of new late-breaking data highlighting its obesity and metabolic disease portfolio at the American Diabetes Association's 2026 Scientific Sessions, held June 5–8 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The presentations included new Phase 1 higher-dose cohort results for DA-1726, a novel dual agonist targeting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors (GLP1R) and glucagon receptors (GCGR), as well as preclinical data supporting combination treatment potential for vanoglipel (DA-1241), a novel G-protein-coupled receptor 119 (GPR119) agonist, in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. The data highlighted favorable safety, tolerability and clinically meaningful reductions in body weight and waist circumference for DA-1726 at the 48 mg dose level, while the vanoglipel presentations demonstrated synergistic metabolic, liver-related effects and weight loss when combined with current standards of care, supporting potential combination strategies across MASH, T2D and obesity. The late-breaking poster presentation of DA-1726 reported interim results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 1 multiple ascending dose study evaluating once-weekly subcutaneous administration in obese but otherwise healthy adults. In the 48 mg cohort, DA-1726 was generally well tolerated, with predominantly mild-to-moderate and transient gastrointestinal adverse events and no treatment-related discontinuations or serious adverse events. Pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis demonstrated sustained exposure with dose-proportional behavior. DA-1726 produced a 6.1% reduction in body weight at Day 26 and a 9.1% reduction at Day 54 (pGLP-1 and peptide YY (PYY) levels of 6.4-fold and 1.5-fold, respectively, along with reduced food intake, supporting enhanced gut hormone–mediated metabolic activity. DA-1726 is a novel GLP1R/GCGR dual agonist for the treatment of obesity and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) that is to be administered once weekly subcutaneously. DA-1726 acts as a dual agonist of GLP-1 receptors (GLP1R) and glucagon receptors (GCGR), leading to weight loss through reduced appetite and increased energy expenditure. DA-1726 has a well understood mechanism and, in preclinical mice models, resulted in improved weight loss compared to semaglutide (Wegovy), a leading GLP-1 receptor agonist. Additionally, in preclinical mouse models, DA-1726 elicited similar weight reduction, while consuming more food, compared to tirzepatide (Zepbound) and survodutide (a drug with the same MOA), while also preserving lean body mass and demonstrating improved lipid-lowering effects compared to survodutide. In the Phase 1 multiple ascending dose (MAD) trial in obesity, the 32 mg dose of DA-1726 demonstrated best-in-class potential for weight loss, glucose control, and waist circumference reduction. Vanoglipel is a once daily, orally available G-Protein-Coupled Receptor 119 (GPR119) agonist with development optionality as a standalone and/or combination therapy for both MASH and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Agonism of GPR119 in the pancreas stimulates glucose-dependent insulin secretion, and in the gut, it promotes the release of key gut peptides GLP-1, GIP, and PYY. These peptides play a further role in glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism and weight loss. Vanoglipel has beneficial effects on glucose, lipid profile and liver pathology including steatosis, inflammation and fibrosis, supported by potential efficacy demonstrated during in vivo preclinical studies. The therapeutic potential of vanoglipel has been demonstrated in multiple animal models of MASH and T2D where vanoglipel reduced hepatic steatosis, inflammation, fibrosis, and improved glucose control. Furthermore, in Phase 1a and 1b trials, vanoglipel was well tolerated in both healthy volunteers and those with T2DM. In a Phase 2a clinical study, vanoglipel demonstrated direct hepatic action in addition to its glucose lowering effects.
