BIOPHYTIS (EPA:ALBPS) - Biophytis – Last patient completes final visit in SARA-INT, a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of Sarconeos (BIO101) in the treatment of sarcopenia

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Biophytis - Last patient completes final visit in SARA-INT, a Phase 2 clinical
    trial evaluating the efficacy of Sarconeos (BIO101) in the treatment of
                                  sarcopenia

Paris (France), Cambridge (Massachusetts, United States), December 16th, 2020,
8:00 a.m. CET - Biophytis SA (Euronext Growth Paris: ALBPS), a clinical-stage
biotechnology company developing therapeutics that slow the degenerative
processes associated with aging and improve functional outcomes for patients
suffering from age-related diseases, including severe respiratory failure in
patients suffering from COVID-19, today announces that the last patient in the
Phase 2 clinical trial, SARA-INT, has completed his final on-treatment visit.

The objective of the SARA-INT Phase 2 study is to evaluate the efficacy and
safety of Sarconeos (BIO101) in a randomized placebo-controlled study in
patients over 65 years suffering from sarcopenia and considered at high risk of
mobility disability. The primary endpoint of SARA-INT is patients' mobility
disability as measured by the gait-speed over the 400-meter walk test (400MWT).

The multicentre double-blind, interventional study recruited a total of 233
patients in 22 centers in Belgium and the US who were dosed orally at 175 mg
b.i.d. and 350 mg b.i.d. with Sarconeos (BIO101) through a 26- week period. 196
of those patients have completed the trial despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

The recently announced SARA-OBS results demonstrated that the very stringent
inclusion criteria being used in the Phase 2 SARA-INT trial with Sarconeos
(BIO101) has selected patients at confirmed higher risk of mobility disability
(see press release from Monday December 14th).

This rapid deterioration in the mobility criteria, as measured by the 400-meter
walk test, allows the treatment effect of Sarconeos (BIO101) to be observed
when compared to placebo, in a smaller trial population.

Biophytis expects to report top-line data from this SARA-INT, Phase 2 clinical
trial, in Q2 2021.

Stanislas Veillet, CEO of Biophytis, said "The completion of patient treatment
in SARA-INT is an important milestone in the development of Sarconeos (BIO1010)
for the treatment of sarcopenia. We are encouraged by the number of patients
with severe sarcopenia that have been selected and have completed the study,
especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, over the 233 enrolled
patients, 196 fully completed the trial, which will enable us to generate a
clear set of data to evaluate Sarconeos (BIO101). We are currently analyzing
this data and look forward to sharing the topline results of our study in Q2
2021. The conclusion of this trial takes us one step closer to bringing
Sarconeos (BIO101) to the market for a sizeable indication with currently no
approved treatment options.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the participating physicians
and patients in this program, and to congratulate our team for addressing the
needs of sarcopenia patients."

About Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is an age-related degeneration of skeletal muscle, which is
characterized by a loss of muscle mass, strength, function and mobility
disability, and increased risk of adverse health events and potential death
resulting from falls, fractures, and physical disability. There are currently
no approved drug treatments for sarcopenia, which has become the focus of
increased research and development aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Sarcopenia is highly prevalent in the elderly (over 65) with an estimated
prevalence between six and 22 percent.

About BIOPHYTIS
Biophytis SA is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specialized in the
development of therapeutics that slow the degenerative processes associated
with aging and improve functional outcomes for patients suffering from
age-related diseases, including severe respiratory failure in patients
suffering from COVID-19.

Sarconeos (BIO101), our leading drug candidate, is a small molecule,
administered orally, being developed as a treatment for sarcopenia in a Phase 2
clinical trial in the US and Europe (SARA-INT). It is also being studied in a
clinical two-part Phase 2/3 study (COVA) for the treatment of severe
respiratory manifestations of COVID-19 in Europe, Latin America and the US.

A pediatric formulation of Sarconeos (BIO101) is being developed for the
treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

The company is based in Paris, France, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. The
company's common shares are listed on the Euronext Growth Paris market (Ticker:
ALBPS -ISIN: FR0012816825). For more information visit www.biophytis.com

Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements. While the Company
considers its projections to be based on reasonable assumptions, these
forward-looking statements may be called into question by a number of hazards
and uncertainties, so that actual results may differ materially from those
anticipated in such forward-looking statements. For a description of the risks
and uncertainties likely to affect the results, BIOPHYTIS' financial position,
performance or achievements and thus cause a change from the forward-looking
statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual
2019 Report and the Company's Half Year 2020 Report available on BIOPHYTIS
website (www.biophytis.com).

This press release, and the information contained in it, does not constitute an
offer to sell or subscribe, nor the solicitation of a purchase or subscription
order, of BIOPHYTIS shares in any country. The elements contained in this
communication may contain forward-looking information involving risks and
uncertainties. The Company's actual achievements may differ materially from
those anticipated in this information due to different risk and uncertainty
factors. This press release was written in French and English; If there is a
difference between the texts, the French version will prevail.

Biophytis Contact for Investor Relations
Evelyne Nguyen, CFO
evelyne.nguyen@biophytis.com

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