CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Synlogic, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYBX), a clinical stage company bringing the transformative potential of synthetic biology to medicine, today announced presentation of new data from the company's clinical development program for phenylketonuria (PKU) during the 14th International Congress of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Meeting being held in Sydney, Australia November 21-24, 2021.

Late-Breaker Oral Presentation:

• Abstract #568: Reduction in Plasma Phenylalanine Levels in Patients with Phenylketonuria with Live Bacterial Therapeutic SYNB1618.
• Presenter: Dr. Jerry Vockley, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
• Session: Late Breaking News, Tuesday November 23^rd, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Local Time (AEDT) / 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM (EDT)

Poster Presentations:

• Abstract #569: Enhanced potential for Phe lowering with SYNB1934, a live biotherapeutic with an improved PAL variant. Presenter: Dr. Marja Puurunen, Synlogic
• Abstract #278: Development of an Optimized and Improved Phenylalanine Degrading Live Bacterial Therapeutic, SYNB1934, for the Treatment of Phenylketonuria. Presenter: Catherine Monahan, Synlogic
• Abstract #474: Characterization of Dietary Protein Intake in PKU Patients. Presenter: Dr. Mesaki K. Ndugga-Kabuye, Synlogic

In addition to the presentations on the PKU program, preclinical data for SYNB1353, an investigational methionine-consuming Synthetic Biotic medicine for the treatment of homocystinuria, will also be presented.

Learn more about Synlogic's programs and pipeline by visiting https://www.synlogictx.com/.

About Synlogic
Synlogic™ is bringing the transformative potential of synthetic biology to medicine. With a premiere synthetic biology platform that leverages a reproducible, modular approach to microbial engineering, Synlogic designs Synthetic Biotic medicines that target validated underlying biology to treat disease in new ways. Synlogic's proprietary pipeline includes Synthetic Biotics for the treatment of metabolic disorders including Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Enteric Hyperoxaluria. The company is also building a portfolio of partner-able assets in immunology and oncology.

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