Cachexia is a devastating condition for those suffering from it and for their caregivers. But it’s also taking a toll on Medicare. Cachexia – a syndrome characterized by weight loss that affects many people with cancer and other chronic diseases — is tied to increased hospital admissions, longer hospital stays and a greater need for intensive…
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ A peptide called TCMCB07 will be administered to patients who are diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic colorectal cancer and will undergo chemotherapy. Endevica Bio, a privately held company developing first-in-class peptide drug candidates, today announced the start of a Phase 2 clinical trial of its experimental drug TCMCB07 (B07) to prevent…
GLP-1 receptor agonists have become the go-to treatment for individuals struggling with obesity. While these medications have proven effective in aiding weight loss, they come with certain drawbacks. One of the most significant is the need to inject the medication, which can be inconvenient and even daunting for some patients. This can lead to poor…
GLP-1 drugs for weight loss have become popular because they’re very effective. But there are some significant risks that may not be readily apparent to patients — most notably the potential for muscle loss. GLP-1s helps regulate blood sugar levels, appetite and satiety. This class of drugs enhances insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon release, slows gastric…
A study recently published in the Lancet paints a grim picture of the obesity epidemic in the United States: nearly three quarters of adults in the U.S. are classified as overweight or obese. The health risks associated with this are significant and include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and shortened lifespan. As a company…
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ The Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) publishes results of a Melanocortin-4 receptor antagonist, TCMCBO7 Endevica Bio’s experimental peptide to prevent weight loss associated with cachexia improved the appetite and preserved lean mass and fat mass in rodent models of cancer chemotherapy, according to data from a preclinical study published today in…
To successfully treat cachexia, a severe wasting condition characterized by unintentional weight loss, we can’t wait until patients have lost significant amounts of muscle mass. Once that happens, it becomes extremely difficult to regain it. We think the key is to prevent the condition as soon as a healthcare provider determines a patient has a…
Endevica Bio’s experimental drug to treat obesity has its roots in my research seeking to do the reverse: help people gain weight. During my medical fellowship more than two decades ago, I worked in a lab where everyone was studying obesity – a disease that affects more than 40% of Americans. But my interest was…
Authors: Xinxia Zhu, Russell Potterfield, Kenneth A. Gruber, Emma Zhang, Samuel D. Newton, Mason A. Norgard, Peter R. Levasseur, Peng Bai, Xu Chen, Qingyang Gu, Aaron J. Grossberg, and Daniel L. Marks Abstract: Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience anorexia and weight loss that substantially deteriorates overall health, reduces treatment tolerance and quality of life, and worsens oncologic outcomes. There are currently few effective therapeutic options…
Cachexia, a severe weight loss and muscle wasting syndrome, exacts a heavy toll on patients. But there’s another group that suffers from cachexia in silence: caregivers. Cachexia patients often lose their ability to take care of themselves, requiring help with day-to-day activities. That imposes a significant burden on those who provide care, often family members…