Hoth Therapeutics Secures Key Patent for HT-KIT
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 21 2026
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Hoth Therapeutics announced that the China National Intellectual Property Administration has approved issuance of a key patent covering the Company's HT-KIT cancer program, a novel therapeutic approach designed to induce apoptosis in disease-driving cells by targeting KIT signaling pathways. The patent, which originated from a PCT international application, provides important intellectual property protection in China, one of the world's largest and fastest-growing oncology markets, and further strengthens Hoth's global IP estate surrounding HT-KIT. HT-KIT is designed to disrupt aberrant KIT-driven signaling, a pathway implicated in multiple cancers, by leveraging splice-switching and molecular targeting strategies aimed at triggering programmed cell death. This mechanism is intended to selectively impact disease-relevant cells while avoiding broader systemic toxicity associated with traditional cytotoxic therapies.
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About HOTH
Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new generation therapies for unmet medical needs. The Company is focused on developing a topical formulation for treating side effects from drugs used for the treatment of cancer (HT-001); a treatment for mast-cell derived cancers and anaphylaxis (HT-KIT), and a treatment and/or prevention for Alzheimer's or other neuroinflammatory diseases (HT-ALZ). The Company also has assets being developed for atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) (BioLexa); a treatment for asthma and allergies using inhalational administration (HT-004), and a treatment for obesity, and obesity-related diseases and conditions (HT-VA).
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Hoth Therapeutics Reports Significant Clinical Results from HT-001 Trial in Cancer Patients
- Clinical Response Rate: In the open-label PK cohort of the CLEER-001 trial, 100% of evaluable patients achieved a clinical response by Week 6, demonstrating the efficacy of HT-001 in cancer patients and potentially laying the groundwork for future treatment options.
- Disease Severity Improvement: There was approximately a 50% reduction in disease severity (ARIGA score) from baseline, with all evaluable patients reaching ARIGA ≤1 by Week 6, indicating significant and durable treatment effects that enhance the company's competitive position in oncology.
- Reduction in Side Effects: Supportive clinical endpoints showed a ~34% improvement in oncology toxicity (CTCAE) and a ~37% reduction in patient-reported pruritus, highlighting a broad and consistent treatment effect across multiple clinically relevant measures, which may improve patient quality of life.
- Market Performance Analysis: Hoth Therapeutics' stock is currently trading at $1.075, 2.7% below its 20-day simple moving average, indicating a bearish trend in the short term, although analysts maintain a 'Buy' rating with a price target of $6.50, reflecting confidence in the company's future potential.
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Hoth Therapeutics Reports 50% Improvement in Cancer Patients with HT-001 in CLEER-001 Trial
- Primary Endpoint Improvement: In the CLEER-001 trial's open-label PK cohort, HT-001 reduced ARIGA scores from a baseline of 1.67 to 0.83, representing a ~50% improvement in disease severity, with all evaluable patients achieving low-severity status by Week 6, demonstrating rapid onset and durability of response.
- Oncology Toxicity Reduction: HT-001 showed significant improvements in additional endpoints, with a ~34% reduction in oncology toxicity (CTCAE) and a ~37% decrease in patient-reported pruritus, indicating a broad and consistent treatment effect across multiple clinically relevant measures.
- Favorable Tolerability: HT-001 was well tolerated in the open-label PK cohort, with no unexpected safety signals observed, supporting the efficacy of the selected dosing regimen and continued clinical development.
- Potential Supportive Care: The results highlight HT-001's potential as an important oncology supportive-care therapy, aiding patients in maintaining effective cancer treatments and improving their quality of life amidst the challenges posed by EGFR inhibitors.
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