Terns Pharmaceuticals Stock (NASDAQ:TERN)

Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical firm currently in the clinical development phase, dedicated to advancing novel small-molecule treatments. Its primary focus lies in developing both standalone agents and combination therapies to address non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and obesity. The company's pipeline includes several key drug candidates: TERN-101, a farnesoid X receptor agonist distinguished by its liver-specific distribution and non-bile acid properties, is presently undergoing Phase IIa clinical trials for NASH. TERN-201, a vascular adhesion protein-1 inhibitor, is in Phase Ib clinical studies, also targeting NASH. Terns is also progressing TERN-501, a thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist engineered for improved liver targeting and metabolic resilience, through Phase I clinical trials for NASH. Furthermore, the company is advancing TERN-601, an oral small-molecule Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonist program, intended for the management of NASH and various metabolic conditions, including obesity. Established in 2016, Terns Pharmaceuticals maintains its corporate headquarters in Foster City, California.