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Executive Summary

First therapy addressing root cause of AATD liver disease with 96% Z-AAT reduction

Fazirsiran

AAT · RNAi (siRNA)
Phase 3 Partnered with Takeda

Target: AAT

Full NameAlpha-1 Antitrypsin
PathwayProtein misfolding / Liver toxicity

Mechanism of Action

TypeRNAi (siRNA) via TRiM platform
DescriptionFazirsiran silences AAT mRNA in hepatocytes, reducing production of both normal and mutant Z-AAT protein. With reduced production, existing toxic aggregates are cleared, and liver damage halts or reverses.
Indications: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Liver Disease (AATD-LD)

Target Biology

In Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, the mutant Z-AAT protein misfolds and aggregates in hepatocytes instead of being secreted. This accumulation causes liver damage. By silencing AAT mRNA, fazirsiran prevents production of the toxic aggregates.

Clinical Data

SEQUOIA Phase 2

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Indication: AATD-LD

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SEQUOIA Phase 3

Phase 3 Recruiting Target n=

Indication: AATD Liver Disease

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Data Expected: 2028

SEQUOIA Extension

Phase 3 Active, not recruiting Target n=

Indication: AATD-LD

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AROAAT-2002

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Design: Open-label

Population: AATD patients with liver disease

Investment Analysis

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Bull Case

Thesis PointSupporting EvidenceConfidence
Addresses root cause of AATD liver disease96% Z-AAT reduction with histological fibrosis improvementHigh
No approved therapy existsAAT augmentation only treats lung disease, not liverHigh - Clear Unmet Need
Takeda partnership provides $1B+ potential milestonesStrong pharma partner with rare disease expertiseHigh

Bear Case

RiskEvidenceMitigating Factors
AATD liver disease is rare~10-15% of AATD patients develop liver diseaseOrphan indication with high unmet need
Regulatory path unclearMay require clinical outcomes (not just Z-AAT reduction) for approvalHistology improvement in Phase 2 suggests pathway
Takeda controls developmentLimited ARWR influence on timing and decisionsMilestone payments still meaningful

Key Debates

QuestionBull ViewBear ViewResolution Catalyst
Will Phase 3 SEQUOIA show sufficient fibrosis improvement for FDA approval?Phase 2 showed histological improvement; mechanism soundLong timeline (2028), regulatory uncertaintySEQUOIA Phase 3 data

Market Opportunity

Catalysts & Upcoming Events

EventTimingImportanceKey Metrics to WatchConsensus
SEQUOIA Phase 3 data2028CriticalFibrosis improvement, Z-AAT reduction, safety
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