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InnoCare has dosed the first patient with orelabrutinib in the P-III trial for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), assessing its efficacy & safety against PBO, with the SRI-4 response rate at Wk. 52 as the 1EP
Orelabrutinib was assessed in the P-IIb trial, which met its 1EP, where orelabrutinib (75mg, QD) showed…
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The US FDA has approved AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo pen (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, autoinjector) for the treatment of adults with SLE in combination with SoC
Approval was based on the P-III (TULIP-SC) trial assessing Saphnelo pen vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. SLE while receiving SoC, which showed Saphnelo reduced disease activity (1EP); full…
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TULIP-SC full results reinforce efficacy and remission potential with subcutaneous Saphnelo, showing higher disease activity reduction (56.2% vs 34% placebo at Week 52), improved BICLA response, DORIS-defined remission, and reduced oral corticosteroid use, consistent with the IV formulation
Self-administration expands access and adherence, offering flexible at-home or clinic dosing, supporting earlier biologic intervention and steroid…
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J&J has reported the topline P-IIb (JASMINE) trial data assessing Imaavy (nipocalimab) vs PBO in 228 adults with SLE, along with the initiation of the P-III program
Trial met its 1EP with higher SRI-4 composite response at Wk. 24, plus achieved secondary & exploratory endpoints, incl. those indicating the potential of nipocalimab for steroid sparing;…
InnoCare Pharma Reports P-IIb Study Findings of Orelabrutinib for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
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Innocare has reported P-IIb trial data assessing orelabrutinib (50 or 75mg, QD, PO) vs PBO in 187 SLE pts for 48wks. & NMPA approval to initiate P-III trial
Trial met its 1EP, with 75mg achieving a significantly higher SRI-4 response at Wk. 48 vs PBO (57.1% vs 34.4%) & showing dose-dependent efficacy over 50mg; 75mg…
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The EC has approved AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, PFS) for the treatment of adults with SLE in combination with SoC; regulatory review is ongoing in the US & Japan
Approval was based on the P-III (TULIP-SC) trial assessing Saphnelo vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. active, autoantibody-positive SLE while receiving SoC,…
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Genentech has reported the P-III (ALLEGORY) trial data assessing Gazyva vs PBO in ~300 adults with SLE on SoC for 52wks. followed by ~104wks. OLE period
Trial met its 1EP, with more participants achieving ≥4-point improvement in SRI-4 at 1yr., & achieved all key 2EPs, incl. improved BICLA response & a 6-point SRI-6 improvement at…
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Roche has reported the P-III (INShore) trial findings assessing Gazyva (Obinutuzumab; Wk. 0, 2, 24 & 26) vs mycophenolate mofetil (MMF; QD) in 85 pts (>2-25yrs.) with frequently relapsing or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome
Trial met its 1EP, with more pts achieving sustained complete remission at 1yr., & certain 2EPs. Gazyva showed significant benefits in…
Hinge Bio Collaborates with Kyorin Pharmaceutical to Advance HB2198 in Japan for Autoimmune Diseases
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Hinge Bio & Kyorin have entered into a collaboration & license agreement to develop HB2198 in Japan for various autoimmune diseases, starting with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is expected to enter trials by H2’25
As per the deal, Hinge will lead global HB2198 development & receive $10M upfront, ~$95M in SLE milestones, plus additional…
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AstraZeneca has reported interim P-III (TULIP-SC) trial data assessing Saphnelo (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, accessorisedPFS) vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. active, autoantibody-positive SLE while receiving SoC
Interim analysis conducted after the first 220 pts reached Wk. 52, showed Saphnelo reduced disease activity (1EP), measured by BICLA at Wk. 52; data to be…

