[Translation] A 2-part seamless design (Part A [Phase II]/Part B [Phase III]), randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical study (AMETHYST) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BIIB059 in subjects with active subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus and/or chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (with or without systemic manifestations) who have an inadequate response and/or intolerance to antimalarial therapy

本研究的总体目的是在患有活动性 SCLE 和/或 CCLE（有或无全身表现）且抗疟药治疗反应不佳和/或不耐受的受试者中评价 BIIB059 与安慰剂相比的疗效和安全性。

[Translation]

The overall objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BIIB059 compared with placebo in subjects with active SCLE and/or CCLE (with or without systemic manifestations) who had an inadequate response to and/or intolerance to antimalarial therapy.

Start Date26 Jun 2024

Sponsor / Collaborator

Biogen Idec Research Ltd.

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CTR20231573 / RecruitingPhase 3

一项在活动性系统性红斑狼疮成年受试者中评价 Litifilimab (BIIB059) 持续安全性和有效性的多中心，随机，剂量设盲的III期长程扩展研究

[Translation] A multicenter, randomized, dose-blinded, phase III long-term extension study to evaluate the sustained safety and efficacy of Litifilimab (BIIB059) in adult subjects with active systemic lupus erythematosus

本研究为一项多中心、随机、平行组、剂量设盲、III 期 LTE 研究。将在已完成研究 230LE303 或研究 230LE304（在本研究方案中称为“III 期母研究”）的持续 52 周研究治疗的受试者中开展本研究。

[Translation]

This study is a multicenter, randomized, parallel-group, dose-blinded, Phase III LTE study that will be conducted in subjects who have completed 52 weeks of study treatment in Study 230LE303 or Study 230LE304 (referred to as the “Phase III Parent Study” in this study protocol).

Start Date22 Apr 2024

Sponsor / Collaborator

Biogen Idec Research Ltd.

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PER-051-23 / Not yet recruitingPhase 2/3

A 2-Part Seamless Part A (Phase 2)/Part B (Phase 3) Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of BIIB059 in Participants With Active Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus and/or Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus With or Without Systemic Manifestations and Refractory and/or Intolerant to Antimalarial Therapy (AMETHYST)

Start Date08 Oct 2023

Sponsor / Collaborator

Biogen Idec Research Ltd.

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01 Jul 2024·The Journal of Dermatology

An update on clinical trials for cutaneous lupus erythematosus

Review

Author: Faden, Daniella Forman ; Werth, Victoria P. ; Stone, Caroline J. ; Lopes Almeida Gomes, Lais ; Xie, Lillian

AbstractCutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) comprises dermatologic manifestations that may occur independently or with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Despite advancements in refining CLE classification, establishing precise subtype criteria remains challenging due to overlapping presentations and difficulty in distinguishing morphology. Current treatments encompass preventive measures, topical therapies, and systemic approaches. Hydroxychloroquine and glucocorticoids are the sole US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)‐approved medications for CLE, with numerous off‐label treatments available. However, these treatments are often not covered by insurance, imposing a significant financial burden on patients. The exclusion of most CLE patients, particularly those without concurrent SLE, from trials designed for SLE has resulted in a lack of targeted treatments for CLE. To develop effective CLE treatments, validated outcome measures for tracking patient responsiveness are essential. The Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index is widely utilized for its reliability, validity, and ability to differentiate between skin activity and damage. In contrast, the FDA mandates the use of the Investigator's Global Assessment, a five‐point Likert scale related to lesion characteristics, for skin‐related therapeutic trials. It requires the disease to resolve or almost completely resolve to demonstrate improvement, which can be difficult when there is residual erythema or incomplete clearance that is meaningfully improved from a patient perspective. Various classes of skin lupus medications target diverse pathways, allowing tailored treatment based on the patient's lupus inflammatory profile, resulting in improved outcomes. Promising targeted therapeutic drugs include anifrolumab (anti‐type 1 interferon), deucravacitinib (allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor), litifilimab (plasmacytoid dendritic cell‐directed therapy), iberdomide (cereblon‐targeting ligand), and belimumab (B‐cell directed therapy). Despite the significant impact of CLE on quality of life, therapeutic options remain inadequate. While promising treatments for cutaneous lupus are emerging, it is crucial to underscore the urgency for skin‐focused treatment outcomes and the implementation of validated measures to assess therapeutic effectiveness in clinical trials.

01 May 2024·Current Opinion in Rheumatology

Emerging biologic therapies for systemic lupus erythematosus

Review

Author: Kahlenberg, J. Michelle ; Kato, Hiroshi

Purpose of reviewThe approval of belimumab and anifrolumab has expanded the scope of treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. However, many patients remain refractory to currently available therapies and suffer from drug toxicities. This review will discuss approved and target-specific therapeutics in development that bring hope for better SLE treatments.Recent findingsSince the last review on this subject in the journal, the FDA has approved anifrolumab and belimumab for SLE and lupus nephritis (LN), respectively. A fully humanized anti-CD20, obinutuzumab, met the primary end point in a phase II trial in LN. A Tyk2 inhibitor, deucravacitinib, and an antibody targeting plasmacytoid dendritic cells, litifilimab, met the primary end point in phase II trials in SLE and cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). Ustekinumab and baricitinib met the primary end point in phase II but not in phase III trials.SummaryWhile many drug candidates which met the end points in phase II trials have failed phase III trials, the number of target-specific therapies for SLE has continued to expand.

01 Jan 2024·Immunotherapy

The Development of Litifilimab (BIIB 059) for Cutaneous and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Review

Author: Cho, Young Min ; Furie, Richard

This review describes the litifilimab (BIIB 059) development program to date for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). Plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs), major producers of type I interferons (IFN-I), play a key role in SLE pathogenesis. Litifilimab, a humanized monoclonal antibody, binds to BDCA2, a protein uniquely expressed on pDCs. The consequence of BDCA2 ligation is the inhibition of IFN-I as well as IFN-III, cytokine and chemokine production. Phase I and II LILAC trial parts A and B achieved primary end points in SLE and CLE patients, confirming the importance of pDCs and IFN-I in SLE and CLE. Litifilimab is currently being evaluated in phase III trials in both SLE and CLE.

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04 Nov 2024

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Lupus Research Alliance Announces Lupus Research Highlights at ACR Convergence 2024

Sixteen presentations of preclinical studies funded by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) to advance understanding of lupus and potential treatment pathways, including four oral presentations Two reports by Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical affiliate of the LRA, and the Lupus Clinical Investigators Network (LuCIN) on promoting equity in lupus clinical trials, and identifying trial barriers and solutions Fifteen industry-sponsored clinical research studies supported by Lupus Therapeutics and LuCIN, including positive results from the late-breaking Phase 3 dapirolizumab pegol trial NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), the largest private funder of lupus research worldwide, today announced that a total of 33 studies, funded by the organization or supported by its clinical research affiliate Lupus Therapeutics, will be presented at ACR Convergence 2024. The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology takes place November 14-19, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The LRA, which seeks to accelerate the discovery and development of patient-centered treatments and diagnostics, pursues strategies to spur advancements from "bench to bedside." LRA-supported studies presented at ACR Convergence 2024 represent the full continuum of lupus research, from foundational research exploring new avenues of knowledge, to clinical trials evaluating potential new treatments. "ACR Convergence 2024 is met with pride and excitement by the Lupus Research Alliance and Lupus Therapeutics – pride in seeing the fruits of our funding and other initiatives to accelerate drug discovery and development, and excitement as we stand on the precipice of some important advancements," said LRA President and CEO Albert T. Roy. "There are more trials in mid-to-late-stage development than ever before, including dapirolizumab pegol in Phase 3 from UCB/Biogen, a Lupus Therapeutics partner. And we are gratified to witness the volume of CAR T cell therapy approaches in clinical development, having invested in 2014 in early research suggesting this approach as a promising intervention to explore for treating lupus," Roy added. Foundational Research Funded by the LRA Sixteen studies of LRA-funded research (four oral presentations and 12 posters) will be presented. Several focus on Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (cSLE), including: a detailed characterization of the disease; the effects of fatigue on pediatric patients' mental and physical health; and the discovery of Anti-Mitochondrial Antibodies (AMA), which are linked to higher disease activity. Other studies include: the development of a precision immunotherapy to target harmful B cells in Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) patients; the discovery of innate signaling pathways crucial in causing inflammation in lupus patients; and the epidemiology of strokes in children and adults with lupus. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Saturday, Nov. 16 Abstract #0837: Bispecific Autoantigen-T Cell Engagers (BaiTE) to Selectively Target Autoreactive B Cells in Antiphospholipid Syndrome 3:00-3:15 PM, Room 103AB Sunday, Nov. 17 Abstract #1702: Placental Developmental Defects in a Humanized-TLR8 Mouse Model of Spontaneous Anti-Phospholipid Antibody Induced Pregnancy Loss 3:15-3:30 PM , Room 103AB Monday, Nov. 18 Xist and XChromosome Inactivation in Female Biased Autoimmunity 9:00-9:30 AM, Room 145AB Abstract #2625: Brain Injury Markers Correlate with Impaired Executive Function and Disease Activity in Children with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 3:30-3:45 PM, Room 202AB POSTERS Saturday, Nov. 16 Poster Session A, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Poster Hall: Abstract #0091: Targeting Endothelial Dysfunction in Lupus Nephritis: Effect of Sepiapterin, a Drug That Restores Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Function, in a Murine Model of Lupus Nephritis Abstract #0098: Anti-HSP90α as a Protective Natural Antibody Against Secondary Antiphospholipid Syndrome in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Sunday, Nov. 17 Poster Session B, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM , Poster Hall: Abstract #1266: Anti-Mitochondrial Antibodies Associate with Disease Activity and IFNα Expression in Childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Abstract #1273: An Investigation of Traumatic Events and Mental Health in cSLE Abstract #1274: Comparing Performance-Based Measures and Self-Reported Questionnaires for Assessment of Executive Function for Youth with Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Abstract #1278: The Effects of Fatigue on Self-Reported Mental and Physical Health in Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Cross-Sectional Study Abstract #1279: Cerebrovascular Accidents in Pediatric and Adult Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Comparison of Epidemiology and Outcomes Abstract #1280: Abnormal Cortical Gyrification Patterns in Adolescents with Childhood-onset SLE: Early Associations with Perceived Fatigue Abstract #1504: Novel Analytes Associated with Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Serum S100A8/A9, MMP-9 and IL-6 Abstract #1506: Cognitive Impairment Prevalence and Most Affected Domains in Patients with SLE by the ACR Comprehensive Neuropsychological Battery Monday, Nov. 18 Poster Session C, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Poster Hall: Abstract #1788: Memory B Cell Activation and Dysregulation in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Abstract #2380: Characterizing SLE Patients into Type 1 and Type 2 Disease States: Insights from a Single Lupus Cohort Research Conducted by Lupus Therapeutics and the Lupus Clinical Investigators Network (LuCIN) Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, oversees the Lupus Clinical Investigators Network (LuCIN), consisting of 50+ premier, leading medical research institutions in North America, comprised of 200+ providers with expertise in lupus care and clinical trials. The following studies are based on annual surveys of LuCIN investigators and research teams on promoting equity in lupus clinical trials and identifying trial barriers and solutions. POSTERS Saturday, Nov. 16 Abstract 0180: Collaborative Solutions to Lupus Trial Challenges for Underrepresented Participant Recruitment & Engagement: Perspectives from the Lupus Clinical Investigators Network (LuCIN) Poster Session A, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Poster Hall Sunday, Nov. 17 Abstract #1039: Through the LuCIN Lens: Defining Barriers and Forging Solutions for Lupus Clinical Trials in North America Poster Session B, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Poster Hall Clinical Research Supported by Lupus Therapeutics and LuCIN The primary goal of Lupus Therapeutics and LuCIN is to accelerate and enhance the quality of lupus clinical trials through clinical expertise, advisory services, patient engagement and partnership/collaboration with biopharmaceutical companies and research partners. Lupus Therapeutics and LuCIN are involved in nearly 25% of active lupus clinical trials. Fifteen Lupus Therapeutics/LuCIN-supported programs and collaborations are being presented at ACR Convergence 2024: ORAL PRESENTATIONS Sunday, Nov. 17 Abstract #1773: Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201, a Fully Human, Autologous 4-1BB Anti-CD19 CAR T Cell Therapy in Patients with Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus from the RESET-MyositisTM and RESET-SLETM Clinical Trials 3:30-3:45 PM, Room 145AB Monday, Nov. 18 Abstract #2577: Efficacy and Safety of ABBV-599 (Elsubrutinib and Upadacitinib Combination) and Upadacitinib Monotherapy for the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Results Through 104 Weeks in a Long-Term Extension Study 1:30-1:45 PM, Room 146AB Abstract #2580: Safety and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Ianalumab (VAY736) for up to 68 Weeks in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Results from Phase 2 Study 2:15-2:30 PM Room 146AB Tuesday, Nov. 19 ***LATE-BREAKING ABSTRACT*** Abstract #L16: Dapirolizumab Pegol Demonstrated Significant Improvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity: Efficacy and Safety Results of a Phase 3 Trial 8:00-9:30 AM, 146AB POSTERS Saturday, Nov. 16 Poster Session A, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Poster Hall: Abstract #0087: SYNCAR: An Engineered IL-2/IL-2R-system That Selectively Enhances CD19 CAR T Cells to Deplete B Cells and Provide Therapeutic Benefit in SLE and RA Mouse Models Without Lymphodepletion Abstract #0324: Correlative Studies of CABA-201, a Fully Human, Autologous 4-1BB Anti-CD19 CAR T Cell Therapy in Patients with Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus from the RESET-MyositisTM and RESET-SLETM Clinical Trials Abstract #0620: Clinical Efficacy and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Anti-Ro/Sjögren's Syndrome–Related Antigen a Antibody–Positive Patients with Active SLE Treated With Deucravacitinib in the Phase 2 PAISLEY Trial Abstract #0659: Obinutuzumab Benefits Patients with Active Lupus Nephritis Irrespective of Baseline Proteinuria Severity: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Phase II Trial Abstract #0662: Deucravacitinib, a First-in-Class, Oral, Selective, Allosteric Tyrosine Kinase 2 Inhibitor, in SLE: Efficacy by Baseline Demographics and Disease Characteristics in the Phase 2 PAISLEY Trial Abstract #0671: Effect of Litifilimab on Cutaneous Lupus Disease Area and Severity Index–Activity (CLASI-A) Subcomponents and Physician Global Assessment–Skin (PGA–Skin) in Patients with Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) in a Phase 2 Study Sunday, Nov. 17 Poster Session B, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Poster Hall: Abstract #1496: Dysregulated Serum Cytokines in Association with Clinical Manifestations in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Abstract #1552: Kinetics of Mucocutaneous and Musculoskeletal Responses to Deucravacitinib in Patients with Active SLE in the Phase 2 PAISLEY Trial Abstract #1553: Safety, Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Efficacy and Exploratory Biomarker Results from a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 1b Study of Enpatoran in Active Systemic and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (SLE/CLE) Monday, Nov. 18 Poster Session C, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Poster Hall: Abstract #2425: Ianalumab Induced Durable Depletion of Circulating B Cell Subsets and Associated Changes in B Cell and Neutrophil Transcriptomic and Proteomic Profiles in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: 52-Week Treatment Results from a Phase 2 Trial Abstract #2430: Dapirolizumab Pegol Impacts Important Immunologic Pathways in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Pharmacodynamic Analysis of T Cell and Antigen Presenting Cell Pathways from a Phase 2b Trial About Lupus Lupus is a chronic, complex autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. In lupus, the immune system, meant to defend against infections, produces autoantibodies that mistake the body's own cells as foreign, causing other immune cells to attack organs such as the kidneys, brain, heart, lungs and skin, as well as blood and joints. Ninety percent of people with lupus are women, most often diagnosed between the ages of 15-45. Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian and Pacific Islander people are disproportionately affected by lupus and more likely to experience severe lupus symptoms. About the Lupus Research Alliance The Lupus Research Alliance is the largest non-governmental, non-profit funder of lupus research worldwide. The organization aims to transform treatment by funding the most innovative lupus research, fostering diverse scientific talent, and driving discovery toward better diagnostics, improved treatments and ultimately a cure for lupus. Because the Lupus Research Alliance's Board of Directors funds all administrative and fundraising costs, 100% of all donations goes to support lupus research programs. For more information, please visit the LRA at LupusResearch.org and on social media at: X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. About Lupus Therapeutics Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance, aims to accelerate the development of curative treatments for all patients living with lupus. Lupus Therapeutics collaborates with premier research institutions, biopharmaceutical partners, and those living with lupus through the unprecedented Lupus Clinical Investigators Network (LuCIN) to drive rapid and meaningful progress in treatment development. The organization elevates the patient voice, engages community stakeholders, and strives for representation of the diverse lupus community in the clinical research process with the most innovative and renowned experts throughout North America. Visit LupusTherapeutics.org for more information. This information is brought to you by the Lupus Research Alliance and is not sponsored by, nor a part of, the American College of Rheumatology. SOURCE Lupus Research Alliance WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

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30 Oct 2024

·endpts.com

Hints of impatience grow with Biogen as it tries to find a bridge to growth

Biogen’s investors are growing restless. Wednesday’s third-quarter earnings call checked most of the boxes for a successful report. The company raised its full-year guidance, and sales of its Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi (partnered with Eisai) continued to grow modestly. But in a sign investors may be getting antsy over CEO Chris Viehbacher’s strategy, the biotech faced multiple questions from analysts about whether its R&D pipeline can deliver the type of growth stockholders are seeking. Viehbacher acknowledged on the earnings call that Biogen is “in one of those classic situations in our industry” where a company attempts to bridge a dwindling legacy portfolio with a largely early-stage pipeline. He emphasized that Biogen isn’t content to just wait for all the readouts to come over the next few years, and reiterated that the company has $8 billion to $10 billion for potential acquisitions and partnerships through the end of 2025. But that can’t be just acquiring near-term sales, he said. “We’re not really interested in just buying revenue,” Viehbacher said. “If we can buy growth and we can make a very good return on investment, then we’ll do so. But as you know, assets get pretty highly priced as they get close to the market, so you have to do an awful lot of digging and an awful lot of looking, and that’s what we are doing.” Viehbacher was announced as Biogen’s CEO in November 2022, just a few weeks after the company announced its first Phase 3 data for Leqembi. He’ll celebrate his second anniversary next month, and over his time leading the company, the stock $BIIB has declined by almost 40%. Stifel analyst Paul Matteis highlighted the unease in the investment community, writing in a note Wednesday morning that the longer timelines for Alzheimer’s and the pipeline make Biogen “a contrarian stock.” But he said the “big picture” is still encouraging for the company. Turning things around will be no easy task. When Viehbacher took over, Biogen was reeling in the wake of a disastrous Alzheimer’s drug rollout in Aduhelm, corporate governance issues and a number of pipeline setbacks, as well as expiring patents and dwindling sales for its top-selling drug Tecfidera. During his two years, the CEO has preached patience and discipline by cutting costs, reorganizing top R&D posts and trimming the pipeline to make Biogen more agile and focused. On Wednesday’s call, however, one pipeline asset — the lupus program dapirolizumab pegol — drew particular skepticism. Evercore’s Umer Raffat asked why Biogen is highlighting the drug when most of the excitement in lupus is centered around CAR-T and CD19 approaches. Viehbacher likened the situation to when he was at GSK working on another lupus drug called Benlysta. GSK, he said, almost stopped developing that drug due to modest efficacy, but everything else in the space ended up failing. “We have to wait and see who actually gets to the finish line,” Viehbacher said. “On CAR-T, it’s some interesting data, but the logistics of CAR-T are not yet such that you’re going to be seeing significant numbers of patients being treated, in my personal opinion.” In addition to dapirolizumab pegol, Biogen highlighted its Alzheimer’s program BIIB080, another lupus candidate called litifilimab, and a recently acquired antibody known as felzartamab as potential revenue drivers. Execs said Wednesday that the combined peak revenue of these four assets is projected to reach $14 billion, though Viehbacher declined to break that figure down by program. Biogen shares fell as much as 3% in Wednesday trading, but rebounded slightly to about a 1.5% decrease.

AcquisitionExecutive ChangePhase 3

07 Oct 2024

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The Positive Topline Results From Phase III Study of UCB/Biogen's Dapirolizumab Pegol Brings a Ray of Hope in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Therapeutic Space | DelveInsight

UCB and Biogen reported encouraging topline findings from the Phase III PHOENYCS GO trial, which assessed dapirolizumab pegol, a novel Fc-free anti-CD40L drug candidate, in individuals with moderate-to-severe SLE. The promising outcomes with dapirolizumab pegol signify significant advancements in creating treatments that can enhance the quality of life for individuals with lupus, a condition that continues to have considerable unmet medical needs, particularly impacting women. LAS VEGAS, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Systemic lupus erythematosus is a long-lasting autoimmune disorder that can impact various areas of the body. Lupus arises when the immune system, typically responsible for defending against infections and illnesses, mistakenly targets the body's own tissues. This misguided response leads to inflammation and, in some instances, lasting damage to tissues, potentially affecting a wide range of organs including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys, blood cells, and brain. As per the estimates, the prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus in the United States is approximately 500K cases in 2023. In females, prevalence rates are observed to be much greater than that of males, constituting more than 90% of the total prevalent cases in the US. In 2023, among the treated SLE patients, nearly 40% of patients became relapsed or refractory after the first line of therapy. The main goals of SLE treatment are to alleviate symptoms, prevent or reduce organ damage and disease flare-ups, minimize drug toxicity, and improve the patient's overall quality of life. The SLE treatment plan primarily includes antimalarial medications (like hydroxychloroquine), glucocorticoids (such as prednisone or similar), immunosuppressive drugs (including methotrexate, azathioprine, or mycophenolate), and biologics, in addition to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for managing inflammation and pain. Biologics are specifically used for patients who do not respond to standard treatments or for those with severe, organ-threatening diseases. Currently, the biologics approved by the US FDA as adjunct therapies for SLE patients are BENLYSTA and SAPHNELO. In contrast, the use of rituximab for treating SLE is considered off-label. Learn more about the FDA-approved SLE drugs @ Drugs for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment BENLYSTA (belimumab) is a fully human monoclonal antibody that targets and inhibits BLyS (B-lymphocyte stimulator), a protein found at elevated levels in patients with systemic autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis. By binding to soluble BLyS, BENLYSTA prevents the prolonged survival of B cells, including autoreactive B cells, and reduces their differentiation into plasma cells that produce immunoglobulins. However, BENLYSTA does not directly bind to B cells. First approved by the US FDA in 2011, it is the only biologic therapy approved for the treatment of active SLE and LN in more than 50 years, including for pediatric patients. SAPHNELO (anifrolumab) is a fully human monoclonal antibody and the first of its kind, targeting subunit 1 of the type I interferon (IFN) receptor to inhibit type I IFN activity. Type I IFNs, including IFN-alpha, IFN-beta, and IFN-kappa, are cytokines that play a role in the inflammatory pathways associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. Most adults with SLE exhibit increased type I IFN signaling, which correlates with greater disease activity and severity. SAPHNELO has been approved for the treatment of SLE in over 60 countries, including the US, EU, and Japan, with ongoing reviews in additional regions. To know more about SLE treatment options, visit @ New Treatment for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus SLE pipeline possesses some drugs in mid and late-stage developments to be approved in the near future. The emerging landscape holds a diverse range of therapeutic alternatives for treatment, including Litifilimab (Biogen), Ianalumab (Novartis), Cenerimod (Idorsia/Viatris), Dapirolizumab pegol (UCB/Biogen), Telitacicept (RC18) (RemeGen), and others in different lines of treatment. The expected launch of these therapies shall further create a positive impact on the market. Discover which therapies are expected to grab major SLE market share @ Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Market Report Dapirolizumab pegol is a novel investigational treatment, consisting of a humanized, Fc-free antigen-binding (Fab') fragment conjugated with polyethylene glycol (PEG). It works by inhibiting CD40L signaling, which has been shown to reduce B cell activation, decrease autoantibody production, limit type 1 interferon (IFN) secretion, and suppress the activation of T cells and antigen-presenting cells (APCs). In September 2024, UCB and Biogen announced that the Phase III PHOENYCS GO trial achieved its primary goal, showing clinical improvements in patients with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus. Additionally, key secondary endpoints, assessing disease activity and flare-ups, also demonstrated clinical improvements. Following the positive results from the PHOENYCS GO study, UCB and Biogen are launching a second Phase 3 trial of dapirolizumab pegol in 2024, named PHOENYCS FLY. Participants from the PHOENYCS GO study will continue to be monitored in a long-term open-label extension. Biogen is working on developing Litifilimab (BIIB059), an experimental humanized monoclonal antibody. This antibody specifically targets and binds to blood dendritic cell antigen 2 (BDCA2), a receptor found on plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs). When BDCA2 is engaged, it inhibits the production of type I interferons (IFN-I) and other inflammatory molecules. BDCA2 is exclusively expressed on the surface of human pDCs. Litifilimab acts as an inhibitor of B-cell lymphocyte stimulator. Currently, Biogen is conducting Phase III clinical trials to evaluate its use for treating SLE. Ianalumab, developed by Novartis, is an antibody aimed at the B-cell activating factor receptor (BAFF-R). It is designed to inhibit BAFF-R signaling and deplete B cells through antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. The drug is currently undergoing a Phase III clinical trial for systemic lupus erythematosus, with the company expecting to submit it for approval by 2027, according to a recent presentation. Cenerimod is an oral, once-daily tablet that acts as a highly selective modulator of the sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1P1). Although the exact cause of systemic lupus erythematosus is not fully understood, T and B lymphocytes are believed to be the primary immune cells involved in the disease's progression. These cells express the S1P1 receptor on their surface. In February 2024, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals formed a major global research and development partnership with Viatris to advance and commercialize two Phase III assets, selatogrel and cenerimod, on a global scale. Discover more about drugs for SLE in development @ Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Clinical Trials The anticipated launch of these emerging therapies for SLE are poised to transform the market landscape in the coming years. As these cutting-edge therapies continue to mature and gain regulatory approval, they are expected to reshape the SLE market landscape, offering new standards of care and unlocking opportunities for medical innovation and economic growth. DelveInsight estimates that the market size for SLE is expected to grow from USD 3.2 billion in 2023 with a significant CAGR by 2034. This growth is mainly driven by ongoing clinical research and better diagnostic tools that might improve the prognosis of the disease. 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Indication	Highest Phase	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Phase 3	KR	Biogen, Inc.	25 May 2021
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Phase 3	TW	Biogen, Inc.	25 May 2021
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Phase 3	PL	Biogen, Inc.	25 May 2021
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Phase 3	BR	Biogen, Inc.	25 May 2021
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Phase 3	US	Biogen, Inc.	25 May 2021
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Phase 3	GR	Biogen, Inc.	25 May 2021
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Phase 3	FR	Biogen, Inc.	25 May 2021
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Phase 3	BG	Biogen, Inc.	25 May 2021
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Phase 3	SE	Biogen, Inc.	25 May 2021
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Phase 3	AU	Biogen, Inc.	25 May 2021

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NCT02847598 (LILAC \| LILAC study, CTgov)	Phase 2	Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous \| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	264	Placebo (Part A: Placebo)	gthtbfgpfa(kpavhhqyvt) = lcfkhrlsno kxutrxufst (ybiclgjyms, mkqmcccgaf - fsylsapvdc) View more	-	15 May 2023
				BIIB059 (litifilimab) (Part A: BIIB059 450 mg)	gthtbfgpfa(kpavhhqyvt) = uptjavuyfk kxutrxufst (ybiclgjyms, jrgkaddmjt - umnhmgalnd) View more
NCT02847598 (LILAC, Pubmed \| Br Dent J)	Phase 2	Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	132	Litifilimab 450 mg	qwzvztjwvy(akvrkyezfa): P-Value = 0.04 View more	Positive	08 Sep 2022
				Placebo
NCT02847598 (LILAC, Pubmed \| Br Dent J)	Phase 2	Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous	132	Litifilimab 50 mg	tmufapuqpq(hmyamttmxl) = Litifilimab was associated with one case of herpes zoster infection ohcyrgtglb (skdgudbeyh ) View more	Positive	28 Jul 2022
				Litifilimab 150 mg
NCT02847598 (LILAC study, EULAR2022)	Phase 2	Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous BDCA2	-	BIIB059	uxktuiakgu(tpgnawarzx) = pznxafuosg zapfcjsxuf (mvbagjsvwm ) View more	Positive	01 Jun 2022
NCT02847598 (LILAC, ACR2020) Manual	Phase 2	Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	120	BIIB059	dxiqajgevk(mnuxtddpov) = sqmkbaknpj vcsivixspg (xvlzrgeetj, 1.2) View more	Positive	07 Nov 2020
				Placebo	dxiqajgevk(mnuxtddpov) = ncljgaxkiw vcsivixspg (xvlzrgeetj, 1.3) View more
NCT02847598 (Pubmed)	Phase 2	Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	264	BIIB059	uzzdgzqoks(romowwgohz) = wnqvmttyio czbkrqyrjk (hhxxhfxidd ) View more	-	01 Jun 2020
NCT02106897 (Pubmed \| J Clin Invest) Manual	Phase 1	Eczema \| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	54	BIIB059	(wmqnebdsyh) = anypmzfwjd rwvzhmstzx (lartvhfcoy ) View more	Positive	01 Mar 2019
				Placebo	(wmqnebdsyh) = mnhvqdnezj rwvzhmstzx (lartvhfcoy ) View more
NCT02106897 (EULAR2018)	Phase 1	BDCA2 on pDC	-	BIIB059 20 mg/kg IV	(iquftlqwky) = npemuisoqd ntgnbyntdn (kignhpests ) View more	-	13 Jun 2018
				BIIB059 20, 50 or 150 mg SC	(wclsqajopr) = plgciuphxg qwqiluekqa (zrbcezmgqp ) View more
EULAR2017	Not Applicable	BDCA2	54	BIIB059	(awawpzlmeu) = All AEs were mild to moderate in severity with no serious AEs qlnnpcaobz (yxtrnbfymk ) View more	-	14 Jun 2017

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