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title: "Assembly Bio to expand ABI-6250 into PBC and PSC; Phase 2 HDV trial set for Q4 2026"
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description: "Assembly Bio is expanding the development of ABI-6250 into primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), while also advancing its Phase 2 trial for hepatitis D virus (HDV) set for Q4 2026. The company has engaged with the FDA regarding its plans for cholestatic liver diseases, with a Phase 2 basket study in PBC and PSC expected in Q1 2027, pending regulatory feedback."
datetime: "2026-05-22T11:23:00.000Z"
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# Assembly Bio to expand ABI-6250 into PBC and PSC; Phase 2 HDV trial set for Q4 2026

**Assembly Bio announced expansion of ABI-6250 development into cholestatic liver diseases, targeting PBC and PSC while advancing Phase 2 HDV plans.**

**Key Highlights:**

-   Plans to expand ABI-6250 from HDV into primary biliary cholangitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis.
-   ABI-6250 inhibits NTCP, blocking bile acid uptake—mechanism relevant to cholestatic disease pathology.
-   Phase 1a showed target engagement (dose-dependent plasma bile acid elevations); chronic tox supports longer dosing.
-   Phase 2 in HDV planned for Q4 2026; Phase 2 basket study in PBC and PSC expected Q1 2027, subject to regulatory feedback.
-   Company held a constructive pre-IND meeting with FDA to discuss development in cholestatic liver diseases.

Original SEC Filing: ASSEMBLY BIOSCIENCES, INC. \[ ASMB \] - 8-K - May. 22, 2026

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