Science and Discovery

Functional Cure

2 articles

Microscopic view of Hepatitis B virus particles being neutralized by a therapeutic agent, symbolizing a functional cure.
Cosmos & Space

Bepirovirsen data shows functional cure in 19% of hepatitis B patients

An experimental hepatitis B treatment achieved a 'functional cure' in nearly 1 in 5 patients during its pivotal Phase 3 studies, a significant stride against a chronic viral infection that afflicts mi

David Grossman·May 28, 2026
Microscopic view of hepatitis B virus being neutralized by Bepirovirsen, symbolizing a functional cure and a new hope for patients.
Cosmos & Space

New drug Bepirovirsen functionally cures hepatitis B in some patients

In two late-stage clinical trials, GSK's experimental drug Bepirovirsen achieved a functional cure for 19% of patients with chronic hepatitis B, a disease that has long resisted effective treatment.

David Grossman·May 28, 2026