Sagimet Biosciences Inc.
SGMTHeld by 5 specialist biotech funds
High Convergence5 funds opened new positions. Next phase2 readout (TVB-2640): Apr 2025. Short interest: 19.2% of float.
Sagimet Biosciences Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops therapeutics called fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitors for the treatment of diseases that result from dysfunctional lipid metabolism pathways. Its lead drug candidate is Denifanstat, a FASN inhibitor for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and acne. The company is also developing TVB-3567, a FASN inhibitor for the treatment of various types of cancers. The company was formerly known as 3-V Biosciences, Inc. and changed its name to Sagimet Biosciences Inc. in August 2019. Sagimet Biosciences Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.