- Initial results from RESTORE-PV show DISC-3405 increased hepcidin and lowered serum iron, translating to controlled hematocrit, reduced phlebotomy, and improved symptoms in PV patients
- DISC-3405 is the first monoclonal antibody targeting TMPRSS6 that has demonstrated phlebotomy reduction in patients with PV
- Disc also presented an encore of the positive results from the Phase 2 RALLY-MF trial of selcodebart (DISC-0974) in patients with anemia of myelofibrosis (MF) and a new systematic literature review characterizing the burden of anemia associated with MF
WATERTOWN, Mass., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Disc Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for patients suffering from serious hematologic diseases, today presented positive initial results from the RESTORE-PV Phase 2 trial of DISC-3405 in patients with polycythemia vera (PV). The data, presented in a poster session at the 2026 Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) annual meeting in Houston, TX, demonstrated that treatment with DISC-3405 increased hepcidin and lowered serum iron, translating to reduction in phlebotomy, controlled hematocrit, and improved symptom burden in patients with PV. These data will be featured in an oral presentation at the SOHO conference tomorrow, September 10. Disc also presented an encore of the positive results from the Phase 2 RALLY-MF trial of selcodebart (DISC-0974) in patients with anemia of myelofibrosis (MF) and a new systematic literature review characterizing the humanistic burden of anemia associated with MF through patient reported outcomes.
“This first look at data from the RESTORE-PV trial shows that the established pharmacodynamics of DISC-3405 are translating well on important clinical measures,” said John Quisel, JD, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Disc Medicine. “Iron restriction is proving to be a transformative treatment approach for a large population of patients with polycythemia vera, with the potential to address their crucial need for hematocrit control while managing symptom burden and reducing reliance on phlebotomy. Our goal for DISC-3405 is to deliver an optimal product presentation combining durable disease control with straightforward, controllable, and convenient dosing using a novel antibody approach. Between this update in PV and our earlier progress in MF this year, we have strengthened our commitment to hematologic oncology and now have two programs advancing toward potential pivotal development in myeloproliferative neoplasms.”
The Phase 2 multi-center, open-label RESTORE-PV trial enrolled 40 adult participants with PV, including 20 participants in Cohort A and 20 participants in Cohort B. In the trial, following a 4- to 12-week observation, participants undergo a 12-week dose escalation, then receive DISC-3405 subcutaneously at 300 mg Q2 weeks (Cohort A) or Q4 weeks (Cohort B) for 20 weeks, followed by up to 20 additional weeks of treatment at these respective doses. At the time of the data cut, all 20 participants in Cohort A were dosed and n=13 patients completed 26 weeks of the study, and 18 of 20 participants in Cohort B were dosed. Efficacy data was presented for Cohort A and baseline and safety data were presented for Cohorts A and B. Across escalation and maintenance periods, results demonstrated:
- Dose-proportional PK, elevation of hepcidin, reduction of serum iron, and increase in ferritin (Cohort A)
- Control of hematocrit, with mean hematocrit maintained stably <45% through week 26 which led to initial improvement in symptom burden (Cohort A)
- DISC-3405 significantly reduced phlebotomy events in Cohort A participants. For n=13 patients completing 26 weeks of study:
- Mean total phlebotomy events significantly decreased from 4.0 in 26 weeks at baseline to 0.6 in 26 weeks post-Day 1 (p<0.0001)
- 61.5% of participants remained entirely phlebotomy-free post-baseline through 26 weeks
- Of those who completed the first maintenance period (weeks 12-32, n=9), 77.8% of participants remained phlebotomy free during this period
- DISC-3405 was generally well-tolerated with adverse events that are consistent with underlying disease and a low rate of injection site reactions which were mild and self-limited (Cohorts A and B)
Disc plans to provide an update on RESTORE-PV, as well as initial data from the Phase 1b trial of DISC-3405 in sickle cell disease, by the end of 2026.
With respect to selcodebart, the company also expects to share feedback from an end of phase 2 meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and plans for pivotal development in anemia of MF by the end of the year.
About DISC-3405
DISC-3405 is an investigational, anti-TMPRSS6 (Transmembrane Serine Protease 6, also known as Matriptase-2) monoclonal antibody designed to increase hepcidin production and suppress serum iron. Disc in-licensed DISC-3405 from Mabwell Therapeutics in January 2023. The therapeutic potential for hepcidin induction includes treatment of diseases associated with iron overload, diseases of excess red blood cell production, or diseases otherwise enabled by iron availability. Disc has established clinical proof-of-mechanism of DISC-3405 in a Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers and initiated a Phase 2 trial in patients with polycythemia vera and a Phase 1b trial in patients with sickle cell disease.
DISC-3405 is an investigational agent and is not approved for use as a therapy in any jurisdiction worldwide.
About Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a chronic and rare myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by the abnormal proliferation of red blood cells. PV affects approximately 150,000 patients in the U.S. and has a similar prevalence in Europe. The overproduction of red blood cells alters the viscosity of blood, causing it to thicken and placing patients at an elevated risk of cardiovascular and thromboembolic events, such as heart attack and stroke. Patients also experience complications such as enlarged spleen and symptoms of their disease such as fatigue, pruritis, difficulty concentrating and others. Current therapy involves phlebotomy to physically remove blood and iron to limit erythropoiesis or treatment with cytoreductive agents, with the goal of reducing red blood cell count and managing symptoms.
About Disc Medicine
Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, potentially first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. For more information, please visit www.discmedicine.com.
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