Coya Therapeutics (COYA, Financial) has unveiled significant findings from its recent study on COYA 303, a novel investigational biologic aimed at modulating immune response. The study, conducted by Dr. Aaron Thome and Dr. Stan Appel at the Houston Methodist Research Institute, has been detailed in the Journal NeuroImmune Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
The research focused on COYA 303's ability to influence human immune cells, particularly its effects on pro-inflammatory myeloid cells and regulatory T cells (Tregs). These cells, integral to immune function, play a critical role in inflammatory diseases and are marked by dysfunction in autoimmune and neurodegenerative conditions.
COYA 303 demonstrated notable efficacy in enhancing Treg suppressive function and viability. The study showed that, when added to a system of immune cells, COYA 303 increased Treg suppressive function by 42%, outperforming single agents COYA 301 and GLP-1RA, which showed improvements of 15% and 20%, respectively. This enhanced response is attributed to the combined action of COYA 303, which successfully modulates the inflammatory microenvironment and prevents Treg apoptosis by lowering BAX transcript levels.
The findings suggest that COYA 303 not only boosts Treg numbers and function but also ensures their longevity in inflammatory settings, potentially offering a new therapeutic approach for managing autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases.
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Based on the one-year price targets offered by 5 analysts, the average target price for Coya Therapeutics Inc (COYA, Financial) is $16.10 with a high estimate of $18.00 and a low estimate of $14.00. The average target implies an upside of 204.92% from the current price of $5.28. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Coya Therapeutics Inc (COYA) Forecast page.
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