** Shares of drug developer Aclaris Therapeutics ACRS.O rise 2.3% to $2.71 premarket
** Co says its experimental drug ATI-052 showed promising safety and effectiveness in an early-stage clinical trial
** ATI-052 aims to treat atopic dermatitis, or eczema, and asthma by blocking inflammation signals - ACRS
** Co says drug was well tolerated, with mild side effects such as temporary redness at injection site
** ATI-052 stayed in body for 26 days, and may allow dosing once every three months - ACRS
** Co plans proof-of-concept trials early this year; larger mid-stage trial in second half of 2026
** As of last close, ACRS up ~44% over the past year
(Reporting by Sahil Pandey in Bengaluru)
((Sahil.Pandey@thomsonreuters.com))
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