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€3 million European programme backs Atrogi's first-in-class drug in FSHD and other muscle-wasting diseases

The oral drug reduced DUX4 in FSHD patient muscle cells and increased lean mass and muscle power in a human study • Targets the cause: reduced DUX4 and its target genes in FSHD patient-derived muscle cells, pointing to disease-modifying potential • Builds muscle: +0.8 kg lean mass and about 13% more lower-extremity muscle power in an eight-week human study • €3 million Eurostars programme led by Atrogi in collaboration with LUMC, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm University, Optics11 Life and NIRI

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Atrogi announces positive human data for ATR-258, its first-in-class, oral therapy designed to improve muscle function and body composition

• In the 8-week study, ATR-258 was well-tolerated and associated with an approximately 13% mean improvement in lower extremity muscle power in combination with a beneficial effect on body composition, with an increase in lean muscle mass and a reduction in fat mass • Data provide first human proof-of-mechanism and support Atrogi’s planned Phase 2 trial expected to initiate in 2027

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Atrogi announces first subjects dosed in human trial for lead candidate ATR-258

Atrogi’s breakthrough technology, validated by publication of landmark research in Cell in June 2025, enables, for the first time, development of next-generation, highly selective β2-agonists for chronic use

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Atrogi Appoints Paul Little, PhD, as Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate Growth and Advance Next Phase

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Cell Paper: GRK-biased adrenergic agonists for T2D and obesity (Motso et al.)

Motso et al. · June 2025 · Cell 188(19):5142–5156.e23

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Phase I Results Presented at EASD 2024

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Publication on Combatting Obesity and Metabolic Complications

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Positive Phase I Clinical Data — First-in-Class Insulin-Independent Treatment

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First Patient Treated in ATTRACTIVE 1 Trial

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Anders Ekblom Appointed Chairman of the Board

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SEK 90M Series A Completed

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SEK 90 Million Rights Issue Completed

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Eurostars Grant for Obesity Project

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