MariTide
maridebart cafraglutide
PHASE3
Drug Profile
ModalityAntibody-peptide conjugate
RouteSC
Therapy AreaCVRM
Peak Sales Est$7000M
Formulations[{"id":"maritide-sc","doses":"Phase 3: 8-week escalation (21mg -> 35mg -> 70mg -> target dose). 3 ta
Mechanism: GLP-1 agonist / GIP antagonist (bispecific)
Expert: First-in-class bispecific antibody-peptide conjugate: a fully human anti-GIPR antagonist monoclonal antibody conjugated at E384C positions to two GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide analogues via (GGGGS)3 linkers. MW ~153.5 kDa. GIP receptor antagonism reduces GIP-mediated lipogenesis and adipocyte differentiation. Long antibody half-life enables Q4W or less-frequent dosing. The GIP agonism vs antagonism paradox remains unresolved — both approaches (tirzepatide agonist, maritide antagonist) yield ~20% weight loss, suggesting possible functional convergence via chronic receptor desensitization.
Everyday: A two-in-one molecule that activates one hunger-reducing hormone (GLP-1) while blocking another hormone (GIP) that may promote fat storage. Think of it as pressing the brake on appetite while also cutting off a signal that tells your body to hold onto fat. The antibody design makes it last long enough for monthly injections instead of weekly.
Targets: ["GLP-1","GIP"]
Programs (5)
| Indication | Stage | Key Study | Regional Status |
|---|
| Obesity | PHASE3 | MARITIME-1 | [{"stage":"PHASE3","region":"US"},{"stage":"PHASE3","region":"EU"}] |
| T2D + Obesity | PHASE3 | MARITIME-2 | [{"stage":"PHASE3","region":"US"},{"stage":"PHASE3","region":"EU"}] |
| HFpEF/HFmrEF | PHASE3 | MARITIME-HF | [{"stage":"PHASE3","region":"US"}] |
| OSA | PHASE3 | MARITIME-OSA-1/2 | [{"stage":"PHASE3","region":"US"}] |
| ASCVD outcomes | PHASE3 | MARITIME-ASCVD | [{"stage":"PHASE3","region":"US"}] |
Clinical Studies (8)
Primary EP: [{"id":"wl-72wk","name":"% change in body weight from baseline at Week 72","type":"PRIMARY","unit":"%","results":[],"timepoint":"Week 72","description":"Co-primary endpoint with responder rate. 72 wee
Primary EP: [{"id":"mace","name":"Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)","type":"PRIMARY","results":[],"description":"CV outcomes in patients with established ASCVD. SELECT (semaglutide): 20% MACE reduction
Primary EP: [{"id":"wl-72wk","name":"% change in body weight at Week 72","type":"PRIMARY","unit":"%","results":[],"timepoint":"Week 72","description":"Weight loss in obesity patients WITH T2D. Phase 2 Cohort B sh
Primary EP: [{"id":"mace-hf","name":"Composite of CV death and heart failure events","type":"PRIMARY","results":[],"description":"Mortality and morbidity outcomes in HFpEF/HFmrEF with obesity. SELECT (semaglutide
Primary EP: [{"id":"ahi","name":"Change in AHI (apnea-hypopnea index)","type":"PRIMARY","results":[],"description":"AHI measures severity of sleep apnea. Tirzepatide (SURMOUNT-OSA) showed ~50% AHI reduction. Popu
Primary EP: [{"id":"ahi","name":"Change in AHI","type":"PRIMARY","results":[],"description":"AHI in OSA patients NOT on PAP therapy. 52-week treatment period."}]
Primary EP: [{"id":"wl-52wk","name":"Body weight change at Week 52 (ITT)","type":"PRIMARY","unit":"%","results":[{"ci":"-15.0 to -9.7","unit":"%","value":-12.3,"arm_id":"a-140-fixed"},{"unit":"%","value":-14.6,"a
Safety: GI AEs mild, transient, first-dose. Disc. rate: 12-27% fixed dose, ~7.8% with escalation, 0% with PK-LDI. No BMD changes. Favorable fat:lean ratio.
Primary EP: [{"id":"safety","name":"Safety and tolerability","type":"PRIMARY","results":[{"value":"Most TEAEs mild and transient; no increase with dose","arm_id":"mad-420"}],"timepoint":"Day 85","description":"In
Upcoming Catalysts (5)
MariTide - Obesity - Ph2 Part 2 - Maintenance/Quarterly Dosing Data
H1 2026
MariTide - T2D + Obesity - Ph3 - Topline (MARITIME-2)
Early 2027
MariTide - Obesity - Ph3 - Topline (MARITIME-1)
Early 2027
MariTide - Obesity - BLA Filing
2027-2028
MariTide - HFpEF - Ph3 - Outcomes (MARITIME-HF)
2028+
Notes
MARITIDE (AMG 133) — KEY FACTS:
WHAT IT IS:
First-in-class bispecific that blocks GIP receptor + activates GLP-1 receptor.
Antibody backbone gives it long half-life = monthly or quarterly dosing (vs weekly for Wegovy/Zepbound).
THE GIP PARADOX:
Tirzepatide (Zepbound) ACTIVATES GIP and gets ~20% weight loss.
Maritide BLOCKS GIP and also gets ~20% weight loss.
Nobody fully understands why opposite approaches work similarly.
Leading theory: chronic GIP agonism may cause receptor desensitization, functionally converging with antagonism.
PHASE 2 RESULTS (NEJM, Jun 2025):
Obesity (no T2D): -16.2% weight loss at 52 wks (420mg Q4W, ITT); up to -19.9% (completers)
Obesity + T2D: -12.3% weight loss at 52 wks (420mg Q4W, ITT); up to -17.0% (completers)
Weight loss NOT plateaued at 52 weeks — Phase 3 at 72 weeks could exceed 20%
HbA1c: -1.2 to -1.6 pts reduction (T2D cohort) vs +0.1 placebo
70-96% of prediabetics normalized to <5.7%
No bone mineral density loss (key safety differentiator)
GI TOLERABILITY (THE RISK):
Fixed-dose: 12-27% discontinuation from GI AEs (nausea, vomiting)
Dose escalation arms: ~7.8% GI discontinuation (much better)
Phase 3 uses optimized 8-week escalation: 21mg -> 35mg -> 70mg -> target
PK-LDI study (n=121): ZERO GI discontinuations with low-dose initiation
PHASE 3 PROGRAM (MARITIME):
6 studies underway as of Q4 2025 earnings.
MARITIME-1 (obesity, no T2D): ~3,500 pts, FULLY ENROLLED, readout early 2027
MARITIME-2 (obesity + T2D): FULLY ENROLLED, readout early 2027
MARITIME-HF (HFpEF/HFmrEF): ~5,000 pts, enrolling
MARITIME-OSA-1/2 (sleep apnea): recruiting
MARITIME-ASCVD: enrolling
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING:
vs Zepbound: similar weight loss but MONTHLY dosing (key differentiator)
vs CagriSema: CagriSema ~22.7% at 68wks may be best-in-class, but weekly
vs Orforglipron: oral daily ~14-15%, launches Q2 2026 — years ahead
Maritide bull case: monthly/quarterly dosing is a paradigm shift for adherence
Maritide bear case: 2029-2030 launch, 3-4 years late to market
PEAK SALES: $4-10B+ (UBS $10B+ bull, Goldman $3.75B risk-adjusted bear)
Amgen guiding $2.6B CapEx in 2026 for manufacturing buildout.
Sources: NEJM 10.1056/NEJMoa2504214, Amgen Q4:25 earnings, JPM 2026, Nature Metabolism Feb 2024
Data from Supabase · Updated 2026-03-24