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Viking Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. Its lead drug candidate is VK2809, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRß), which is in Phase IIb clinical trials to treat patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as NAFLD. The company develops VK5211, an orally available non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator that is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of patients recovering from non-elective hip fracture surgery; VK0612, which is in Phase II clinical trials for metabolic disorders and anemia; VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1, which is in Phase 1 SAD/MAD clinical trial, and VK0214, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the TRß for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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| Insider trading | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Cost | Shares | Value | Shares total | SEC Form 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lian Brian | President & CEO | Jul 29 '26 | Sale | $33.32 | 148,517 | $4,947,888 | 2,572,441 | Jul 29 08:07 PM |
| Zante Greg | Chief Financial Officer | Jul 29 '26 | Sale | $33.47 | 21,217 | $710,141 | 212,204 | Jul 29 08:06 PM |
| Mancini Marianna | Chief Operating Officer | Jul 29 '26 | Sale | $33.47 | 18,217 | $609,636 | 422,760 | Jul 29 08:06 PM |
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