Altimmune, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on pioneering treatments for obesity and various liver diseases. Its primary investigational drug, pemvidutide (proposed INN, previously known as ALT-801), operates as a GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist. This compound is currently undergoing Phase 1b clinical trials, exploring its efficacy in treating both obesity and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Additionally, Altimmune is advancing HepTcell, an immunotherapeutic candidate, through Phase 2 clinical trials. This therapy is designed for individuals suffering from chronic hepatitis B virus infection. The enterprise, initially named Vaxin Inc., officially adopted the Altimmune, Inc. moniker in September 2015. Established in 1997, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
