MET 097
Alternative Names: GLP-1 receptor agonist - Metsera; MET-097; MET-097o; MET-097iLatest Information Update: 06 Oct 2025
At a glance
- Originator Metsera
- Class Antihyperglycaemics; Glucagon-like peptides; Obesity therapies; Peptides
- Mechanism of Action Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Obesity; Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Phase I/II Metabolic disorders
Most Recent Events
- 29 Sep 2025 Adverse events data from the phase IIb VESPER-3 trial in Obesity released by Metsera
- 29 Sep 2025 Updated efficacy and adverse events data from the phase IIb VESPER-1 trial in Obesity released by Metsera
- 31 Jul 2025 Metsera intends to pursue regulatory approval in USA, pursuant to a BLA (Metsera pipeline, July 2025)