FDA Clears Prelude Therapeutics for Phase 1 Study of JAK2V617F Inhibitor PRT12396

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Prelude Therapeutics received FDA clearance for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for PRT12396, a mutant-selective JAK2V617F inhibitor, allowing it to proceed with a Phase 1 study for myeloproliferative neoplasms.

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• FDA IND Clearance

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Prelude Therapeutics to proceed with a Phase 1 study for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for PRT12396.

• Clinical Trial Initiation

  The company anticipates dosing the first patient in the Phase 1 study for PRT12396 by Q2 2026, targeting patients with polycythemia vera and myelofibrosis.

• Program Progression

  This milestone advances the JAK2V617F inhibitor program, which is subject to an exclusive option agreement with Incyte announced in November 2025.

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This FDA clearance is a significant clinical milestone for Prelude Therapeutics, enabling the company to advance its PRT12396 program into a Phase 1 study for myeloproliferative neoplasms. This development follows the recent exclusive option agreement with Incyte for the same JAK2V617F program, highlighting the continued progression and validation of this key asset. Initiating clinical trials is crucial for a precision oncology company, and this step de-risks the program and provides a clear path forward for potential development and commercialization, especially given the high unmet need in MPN patients.