Latest Hepatitis B News

Biotron Limited reveals that its lead antiviral candidate BIT-HBV001 shows promising activity against Hepatitis Delta Virus, expanding its potential impact beyond Hepatitis B. Meanwhile, the company completes integration of Sedarex and advances regulatory plans for its anaesthetic SedRx.

Biotron Limited reported a half-year loss as it completed the acquisition of Sedarex Limited and advanced its Hepatitis B drug candidate BIT-HBV001, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise. The company faces material uncertainty over its going concern status, hinging on securing further funding.

Biotron Limited has completed the acquisition of Sedarex Limited alongside a $2.5 million capital raising, while its lead Hepatitis B drug candidate BIT-HBV001 shows promising preclinical results outperforming current treatments.

Atomo Diagnostics has locked in exclusive global rights to a novel liver function test that rapidly detects liver injury, expanding its footprint in point-of-care diagnostics. The test, delivered on Atomo’s Pascal platform, targets drug-induced liver injury and chronic liver conditions with significant commercial potential.

Biotron Limited has closed its non-renounceable rights issue, raising $645,861 to advance its Hepatitis B virus drug development, with a shortfall commitment from Peak Asset Management still pending.

Biotron Limited has launched a $1.5 million non-renounceable rights issue to fund its strategic acquisition of Sedarex Limited and support ongoing drug development programs. The capital raise follows shareholder approval and aims to diversify Biotron’s portfolio with a next-generation general anaesthetic.

Biotron Limited’s lead HBV drug BIT-HBV001 demonstrates superior antiviral activity and synergy with the current standard treatment Tenofovir in preclinical models, advancing hopes for a more effective Hepatitis B therapy.

Biotron Limited has advanced its Hepatitis B antiviral program while preparing to acquire Sedarex Limited, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise. The move signals a strategic expansion into safer anaesthetics alongside ongoing R&D progress.

Biotron Limited reported a significantly reduced net loss of $318,572 for FY2025, bolstered by a $1.27 million capital raise and a $1.81 million R&D tax rebate, as it advances clinical and preclinical antiviral programs.

Biotron Limited has successfully raised $1.27 million through an entitlement issue to fund its antiviral drug development, including a promising Hepatitis B compound that cleared its initial animal safety study.

Biotron Limited has completed the initial safety phase of its lead Hepatitis B drug in animal studies, paving the way for efficacy testing in two distinct mouse models. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the company’s antiviral drug development program.

Biotron Limited has engaged US-based C14 Consulting Group to drive strategic partnerships for its antiviral drug portfolio, including lead candidate BIT225, while advancing its Hepatitis B research.