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60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SXTP:NASDAQ) announced a partnership to advance Arakoda (tafenoquine) for babesiosis with Boston-based Tufts Medical Center, according to an H.C. Wainwright & Co. research note.

In a December 23, 2024 research note, H.C. Wainwright & Co. analyst Edward White maintained a Neutral rating on 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SXTP:NASDAQ) with no price target following the announcement of a patent license agreement with Tufts Medical Center for Arakoda.

The company announced a partnership to advance Arakoda (tafenoquine) for babesiosis, which the report describes as "a rare seasonal disease spread by ticks infected with microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells." Arakoda is currently marketed as an anti-malaria medicine for patients 18 and older in the U.S., and as Kodatef in Australia.

Under the agreement terms, "60 Degrees and Tufts Medical Center will co-own patent applications related to Arakoda for babesiosis" with 60 Degrees leading global prosecution and maintenance activities. The company will hold exclusive global commercialization rights, while Tufts Medical Center retains "a royalty-free, global license for research purposes and is entitled to receive royalties on net sales."

The company is currently conducting a Phase 2/3 trial evaluating Arakoda for babesiosis. According to the report, the study is a "randomized, double-blind, multisite, placebo-controlled trial" examining "the efficacy and safety of the Arakoda regimen of tafenoquine at 800mg in combination with standard of care medications." The trial aims to enroll between 24-33 patients, with completion expected before September 30, 2025, and an interim analysis possible in early 2026.

White maintains a Neutral rating, stating, "We believe it is difficult to evaluate the company post the discontinuation of the COVID-19 program and prior to data from the clinical babesiosis program." He added that they "have little insight into the malaria market at this time and await the company's findings from its pilot program."

The analyst outlined several risks, including "commercial . . . regulatory . . . development . . .  manufacturing . . . financial . . . liability . . . dilution . . .  and intellectual property."

The share price at the time of the report of US$1.26 represents a market capitalization of US$3 million.


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