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BALLERUP, Denmark--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- NOT FOR UK USE – NOT INTENDED FOR UK MEDIA LEO Pharma A/S, a global leader in medical dermatology, today presented late-breaking data on the DELTA FORCE trial and shared six additional abstracts as part of the scientific program for Anzupgo ® (delgocitinib) cream as a potential treatment for adult patients with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema (CHE), for whom topical corticosteroids are inadequate or inappropriate. The findings for delgocitinib cream have been delivered as part of one of LEO Pharma’s most extensive scientific programs to date at the 33 rd European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress in Amsterdam. 1-7 The 12-week head-to-head DELTA FORCE phase 3 clinical trial (N=513) evaluated the efficacy and safety of delgocitinib cream compared with oral alitretinoin capsules. 8 Alongside delgocitinib cream, alitretinoin is the only other treatment currently approved in the European Union to specifically treat severe CHE in patients who do not respond to topical corticosteroids. 9-11 Delgocitinib cream achieved the primary outcome measure of the trial, with a significantly greater least squares (LS) mean decrease in Hand Eczema Severity Index (HECSI) score from baseline to Week 12 (67.6) compared to alitretinoin (51.5, P<0.001). 1 The topical treatment also demonstrated superiority to alitretinoin across all key secondary outcome measures. This included a significantly greater proportion of delgocitinib cream patients achieving Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA)-CHE treatment success (TS) after 12 weeks (27.2%) compared to those receiving alitretinoin (16.6%; P=0.004). Patients who received delgocitinib cream also experienced fewer treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs) (49.4%) compared to those receiving alitretinoin capsules (76.1%). 1 “ The completion of the DELTA FORCE study marks a significant milestone in our understanding of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema treatment,” said Kreesten Meldgaard Madsen, Chief Development Officer, LEO Pharma. “ With the full results now available, we have gained a new understanding of how topical treatment with delgocitinib cream compares to alitretinoin. This groundbreaking news forms just one part of the vast amount of data LEO Pharma is presenting at EADV 2024, all of which work to address the critical unmet needs of dermatology patients.” “ Alongside the results of DELTA FORCE, an extensive body of work, encompassing clinical trial data, real-world findings from both clinicians and patients, and a detailed biopsy analysis provides a multifaceted view of CHE and its treatment landscape,” said Alexander Egeberg, Head of Global Medical Affairs, LEO Pharma. “ T his data not only enhances our knowledge of CHE management but also potentially paves the way for a new topical option in clinicians’ therapeutic arsenal.” Additional novel investigational delgocitinib cream research: A post hoc analysis of 638 patients treated with delgocitinib cream across the DELTA 1, 2, and 3 clinical trials investigated the drug’s efficacy across 5 subtypes of CHE after 16 weeks of treatment. The following 5 CHE subtypes were built into the analysis: irritant contact dermatitis, vesicular hand eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, atopic hand eczema and hyperkeratotic hand eczema. 2 Data from the large multi-national RWEAL study (N=1939) found that CHE patients often present with signs, symptoms and multiple aetiological subtypes. 3 This was presented at EADV alongside other RWEAL data that showed a significant proportion of patients had no other dermatological or atopic condition besides CHE, with fewer than half (43.8%) ever having atopic dermatitis. 4 Together, these data show that CHE is a distinct, complex condition with a significant unmet need. 3,4 Real-world findings from the population-based CHECK study found that the health-related quality of life of CHE patients is increasingly impaired at each step of the treatment ladder, with a mean Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score of 5.9 for participants reporting treatment with injectables, 6.6 for topical corticosteroids, and 3.0 for those not currently on treatment. 5 Qualitative analysis of DELTA 1 patient exit interviews (N=27) confirms the sizable real-world impact of CHE disease burden. An impact on daily living was reported by 96.3% of patients and 88.9% reported an impact on emotional wellbeing due to their CHE. 6 Another presentation examined the biopsy samples analysis of 41 patients and showed severe CHE was associated with a strong dysregulation of genes in various pathways involved in skin inflammation and barrier function. Treatment with delgocitinib cream appeared to normalize the inflammatory processes and restore skin barrier integrity by inhibiting JAK signalling pathways. 7 In addition to the data submitted, LEO Pharma will also present a symposium on Friday the 27 th of September, titled “ Chronic Hand Eczema Breaking the Silent Conversation”. The session will explore the role of patient voices when managing CHE. *ENDS* About the DELTA FORCE Trial DELTA FORCE was a 24-week, randomized, assessor-blinded, active-controlled, parallel-group, phase 3, two-arm trial to compare the efficacy and safety of delgocitinib cream twice-daily with oral alitretinoin capsules once-daily in adult participants with severe chronic hand eczema. 8 The primary endpoint of the trial was the change in Hand Eczema Severity Index (HECSI) score from baseline to Week 12. Participants assigned to receive delgocitinib cream applied the drug to the skin twice a day for 16 weeks. Participants assigned to receive alitretinoin capsules took the drug orally once a day for 12 weeks. All participants were permitted to continue for up to 24 weeks if the doctor considered that they were benefiting from the treatment. 8 About the DELTA 1, 2 and 3 Trials The primary objective for the randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, multi-center phase 3 clinical trials (DELTA 1 and DELTA 2) was to evaluate the efficacy of twice-daily applications of delgocitinib cream compared with cream vehicle in the treatment of adults with moderate to severe CHE. 12-14 The primary endpoint of the trials was the Investigator’s Global Assessment for chronic hand eczema treatment success (IGA-CHE TS) at Week 16. Treatment success was defined as an IGA-CHE score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) with at least a two-step improvement from baseline. Additional IGA-CHE scores included 2 (mild), 3 (moderate), and 4 (severe). 12-14 Key secondary endpoints at Week 16 included reduction of itch and pain scores of ≥4 points measured by the Hand Eczema Symptom Diary (HESD) from baseline to Week 16, as well as at least 75% improvement from baseline and at least 90% improvement from baseline on the Hand Eczema Severity Index (HECSI) at Week 16. The number of treatment-emergent adverse events from baseline to Week 16 defined the key safety endpoint of the trials. 12-14 Subjects who completed 16 weeks of treatment with delgocitinib cream or cream vehicle twice daily in trials DELTA 1 or DELTA 2 were offered to roll-over to the 36-week DELTA 3 Open-label, Multi-site Extension trial. The purpose of this extension trial was to evaluate the long-term safety of delgocitinib. 15 About the RWEAL study The RWEAL (Real-World trEatment & mAnagement of chronic hand eczema in cLinical practice) study is a medical chart review which involved (n=292) physicians from Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. Patients ≥18 years of age with moderate to severe CHE treated with TCS in the past 12 months, or with TCS contraindication, were randomly selected from physician’s overall caseload in the preceding 12 months. Data on treatments used in the 12 months prior to the last visit was collected and analyzed descriptively. 3,4 The objective of the RWEAL study was to investigate treatment patterns in patients with moderate to severe CHE over 12 months, focusing on topical corticosteroid (TCS) therapy. 3,4 About the CHECK study CHECK (Chronic Hand Eczema epidemiology, Care, and Knowledge of real-life burden) is a population-based study which recruited (n=60,131) participants in six countries including Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK aged 18-69 via online panels. Participants were representative of the general population regarding sex, age, region, employment status, urban/rural setting, and, for the UK, ethnicity. 5,16 The objective of the CHECK study was to investigate and analyze self-reported disease severity, symptoms, and treatments in CHE. Furthermore, the study estimated the prevalence of CHE among adults aged 18 to 69 in the general population and described the prevalence according to key socio-demographic characteristics. The association and impact of CHE on exposures and occupation or household/leisure activities were also investigated. 5,16 About Chronic Hand Eczema Chronic hand eczema (CHE) is defined as hand eczema (HE) that lasts for more than three months or relapses twice or more within a year. 9,17 CHE is one the most common skin disorder of the hands with a prevalence rate of approximately 4.7%. 16 In a substantial number of patients, HE can develop into a chronic condition. 18 CHE is a fluctuating disorder characterized by itch and pain, and patients may experience signs such as erythema, scaling, lichenification, hyperkeratosis, vesicles, edema, and fissures on hands and wrists. 10 CHE has been shown to cause psychological and functional burdens that impact patient quality of life, 19 with approximately 70% of individuals who live with severe CHE admitting to problems in performing everyday activities, and suffering disruption in their daily life due to the condition. 20 Furthermore, careers and earning potential have also been shown to be impacted by the burden of living with CHE. 21 About Anzupgo ® (delgocitinib) cream Anzupgo ® (delgocitinib) cream 20 mg/g is an investigational topical pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor for moderate to severe CHE. It inhibits the activation of JAK-STAT signaling, which plays a key role in the pathogenesis of CHE. 22 The pathophysiology is characterized by skin barrier dysfunction, inflammation of the skin, and alterations of the skin microbiome. 23 Anzupgo is currently approved in the European Union for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema (CHE) in adults for whom topical corticosteroids are inadequate or inappropriate. In 2014, LEO Pharma A/S and Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) entered into a license agreement in which LEO Pharma gained exclusive rights to develop and commercialize delgocitinib cream for topical use in dermatological indications worldwide, excluding Japan, where JT retains rights. About LEO Pharma LEO Pharma is a global company dedicated to advancing the standard of care for the benefit of people with skin conditions, their families and society. Founded in 1908 and majority owned by the LEO Foundation, LEO Pharma has devoted decades of research and development to advance the science of dermatology, and today, the company offers a wide range of therapies for all disease severities. LEO Pharma is headquartered in Denmark with a global team of 4,200 people, serving millions of patients across the world. In 2023, the company generated net sales of DKK 11.4 billion. References Giménez-Arnau AM, Pinter A, Sondermann W et al. DELTA FORCE trial: 24-week Phase 3 trial comparing the efficacy and safety of topical delgocitinib cream with oral alitretinoin capsules in adults with severe CHE. Presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands. 25-28 September. Late Breaking News Session. D1T01.1. Bisonnette R, Schliemann S, Gooderham M, et al. Treatment response of delgocitinib cream according to CHE subtypes in adults with moderate to severe CHE: results from the Phase 3 DELTA 1, DELTA 2, and DELTA 3 trials. Presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands. 25-28 September. Oral Presentation. FC07.04. Fargnoli MN, Molin S, Bewley A, et al. The multifactorial and heterogenous nature of CHE in clinical practice: Results from the RWEAL study. Presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands. 25-28 September. Oral Presentation. P0608. Giménez-Arnau AM, Bewley A, Molin S, et al. Patient characteristics and comorbidities in moderate-to-severe CHE: Results from the RWEAL study. Presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands. 25-28 September. Oral Presentation. P2559. Bewley A, Molin S, Crepy MN, et al. Health-related quality of life in people with CHE - Findings from the multi-national CHECK study. Presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands. 25-28 September. E-poster Presentation. P3443. Mohandas P, Devani AR, Baranowski K, et al. Clinical trial exit interviews in patients with moderate to severe CHE: perspectives on disease burden and its impact on quality of life from participants in the phase 3 DELTA 1 trial. Presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands. 25-28 September. E-poster Presentation. P0532. Worm M, Jiang L, Litman T, et al. Topical pan-JAK inhibition with delgocitinib restores the molecular signature of lesional skin in patients with CHE. Presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands. 25-28 September. Oral Presentation. P0572. ClinicalTrials.gov. National Library of Medicine (U.S.). A 24 Week Trial to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Delgocitinib Cream 20 mg/g Twice-daily With Alitretinoin Capsules Once-daily in Adult Participants With Severe Chronic Hand Eczema. Identifier: NCT05259722. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05259722 . Diepgen TL, Andersen KE, Chosidow O, et al. Guidelines for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of hand eczema. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2015;13(1):e1-e22. Thyssen JP, Schuttelaar MLA, Alfonso JH, et al. Guidelines for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of hand eczema. Contact Dermatitis. 2022;86(5):357-378. Anzupgo ® (delgocitinib) cream. Summary of Product Characteristics. LEO Pharma; September 2024. ClinicalTrials.gov. National Library of Medicine (U.S.). Efficacy and Safety of Delgocitinib Cream in Adults With Moderate to Severe Chronic Hand Eczema (DELTA 1). Identifier: NCT04871711. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04871711 . ClinicalTrials.gov. National Library of Medicine (U.S.). Efficacy and Safety of Delgocitinib Cream in Adults With Moderate to Severe Chronic Hand Eczema (DELTA 2). Identifier: NCT04872101. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04872101 . Bissonnette R, Warren RB, Pinter A, et al. Efficacy and safety of delgocitinib cream in adults with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema (DELTA 1 and DELTA 2): results from multicentre, randomised, controlled, double-blind, phase 3 trials. Lancet 2024; published online July 18. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01027-4 . ClinicalTrials.gov. National Library of Medicine (U.S.). Open-label Multi-site Extension Trial in Subjects Who Completed the DELTA 1 or DELTA 2 Trials (DELTA3). Identifier: NCT04949841 https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04949841 . Apfelbacher C, Bewley A, Molin S, et al. Prevalence of Chronic Hand Eczema in adults: A cross-sectional multi-national study of 60,000 respondents in the general population. Presented at the 2024 European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD) congress; September 04-07 2024; Dresden, Germany. Poster presentation #3 Lynde C, Guenther L, Diepgen TL, et al. Canadian hand dermatitis management guidelines. J Cutan Med Surg. 2010;14(6):267-284. Erratum in: J Cutan Med Surg. 2011 Nov-Dec;15(6):360. Bissonnette R, Diepgen TL, Elsner P, et al. Redefining treatment options in chronic hand eczema (CHE). J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2010;24 Suppl 3:1-20. Grant L, Seiding Larsen L, Burrows K, et al. Development of a Conceptual Model of Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE) Based on Qualitative Interviews with Patients and Expert Dermatologists. Adv Ther. 2020;37(2):692-706. Cortesi PA, Scalone L, Belisari A, et al. Cost and quality of life in patients with severe chronic hand eczema refractory to standard therapy with topical potent corticosteroids. Contact Dermatitis. 2014;70(3):158-168. Voorberg AN, Loman L, Schuttelaar MLA. 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BALLERUP, Denmark--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- NOT FOR UK USE – NOT INTENDED FOR UK MEDIA LEO Pharma A/S, a global leader in medical dermatology, will present new clinical and real-world data from across its portfolio of products at the upcoming 33 rd European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress. The event will be held from the 25 th to the 28 th of September in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where LEO Pharma will present 5 coveted late-breaking presentations in addition to 23 scientific posters for a range of skin conditions, forming the largest collection of data LEO Pharma has ever shared at the EADV congress. 1-28 “ It is extraordinary to witness the breadth and variety of LEO Pharma’s scientific contribution at this year’s EADV Congress. It is a record-breaking presence for us – and we cannot wait to share this ground-breaking data with the medical dermatology community ,” said Christophe Bourdon, CEO of LEO Pharma. The first late-breaking presentation for Anzupgo ® (delgocitinib) cream will provide data from the 24-week DELTA FORCE trial that compared the efficacy and safety of topical delgocitinib cream with oral alitretinoin capsules in adults with severe CHE. 1 An additional late-breaking oral presentation will provide data from the matching-adjusted indirect comparison (MAIC) of the efficacy of delgocitinib and dupilumab in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic hand eczema. 25 The third delgocitinib cream late-breaking presentation will provide information on biomarker and efficacy data from the randomized vehicle-controlled clinical trial with delgocitinib cream in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia. 26 A late-breaking presentation will also be presented for Adtralza/Adbry, highlighting the interim real-world effectiveness results of tralokinumab in adult patients with head and neck atopic dermatitis after up to 9 months of treatment in the TRACE real world evidence (RWE) study. 27 Finally, a late-breaking presentation for temtokibart will also be presented, comparing clinical and molecular responses in the targeting of IL-22RA1 with temtokibart vs dupilumab in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. 28 " The 2024 EADV Congress marks a pivotal moment for LEO Pharma as we unveil a wealth of new data," said Kreesten Meldgaard Madsen, Chief Development Officer, LEO Pharma. " Our presentations at EADV showcase our most comprehensive research portfolio to date, underscoring our unwavering commitment to developing innovative dermatological therapies and helping to bring new hope to patients grappling with challenging skin conditions." The company’s full roster at the 2024 EADV Congress, encompassing new research, encore abstracts, and 3 symposiums, 1-28 includes: Anzupgo ® (delgocitinib) cream DELTA FORCE trial: A 24-week head-to-head phase 3 trial comparing the efficacy and safety of topical delgocitinib cream with oral alitretinoin capsules in adults with severe chronic hand eczema Author: Ana Maria Giménez-Arnau Presentation ID: D1T01.1F LB presentation: Wednesday, 25 Sep, 15:30 - 15:45 Location: Auditorium Matching-adjusted indirect comparison of the efficacy of delgocitinib and dupilumab in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic hand eczema Author: David Cohen Presentation ID: D3T01.4B LB presentation: Friday, 27 Sep, 16:15 - 16:30 Location: Auditorium Randomized vehicle-controlled clinical trial with the topical JAK inhibitor delgocitinib in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia demonstrates biomarker and clinical efficacy Author: Maryanne Makredes Senna Presentation ID: D3T01.4F LB presentation: Friday, 27 Sep, 17:15 - 17:30 Location: Auditorium Treatment response of delgocitinib cream according to Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE) subtypes in adults with moderate to severe CHE: results from the Phase 3 DELTA 1, DELTA 2, and DELTA 3 trials Author: Robert Bissonnette Presentation ID: FC07.04 Oral presentation: Friday, 27 Sep, 14:45 - 14:55 Location: G104-G105 Topical pan-JAK inhibition with delgocitinib restores the molecular signature of lesional skin in patients with Chronic Hand Eczema Author: Sonja Molin Poster ID: P0572 ePoster presentation Health-related quality of life in people with Chronic Hand Eczema - Findings from the multi-national CHECK study Author: Anthony Bewley Poster ID: P3443 ePoster presentation Clinical trial exit interviews in patients with moderate to severe Chronic Hand Eczema: perspectives on disease burden and its impact on quality of life from participants in the phase 3 DELTA 1 trial Author: Padma Mohandas Poster ID: P0532 ePoster presentation Patient characteristics and comorbidities in moderate-to-severe CHE: Results from the RWEAL study Author: Maria Concetta Fargnoli Poster ID: P2559 ePoster presentation The multifactorial and heterogenous nature of Chronic Hand Eczema in clinical practice: Results from the RWEAL study Author: Maria Concetta Fargnoli Poster ID: P0608 ePoster presentation Delgocitinib cream reduces itch and pain in adults with moderate to severe Chronic Hand Eczema: pooled analyses of the Phase 3 DELTA 1 and 2 trials Author: Andrea Bauer Poster ID: P0564 ePoster presentation Efficacy and safety of delgocitinib cream in adults with moderate to severe Chronic Hand Eczema: pooled results of the Phase 3 DELTA 1 and 2 trials Author: Marie Louise Schuttelaar Poster ID: P0569 ePoster presentation Systemic exposure and safety profile of delgocitinib cream in adults with moderate to severe Chronic Hand Eczema in the Phase 3 DELTA 2 trial Author: Melinda Gooderham Poster ID: P0581 ePoster presentation Long-term safety and efficacy of delgocitinib cream for up to 36 weeks in adults with Chronic Hand Eczema: results of the Phase 3 open-label extension DELTA 3 trial Author: Sonja Molin Poster ID: P0565 ePoster presentation Association and impact of Chronic Hand Eczema on occupational and household/leisure activities– results from the multinational CHECK study Author: Marie Noelle Crepy Poster ID: P1076 ePoster presentation Prevalence of Chronic Hand Eczema in adults: A cross-sectional multi-national study of over 60,000 respondents in the general population Author: Christian Apfelbacher Poster ID: P1901 ePoster presentation Treatment patterns in moderate to severe Chronic Hand Eczema - Results from the multinational RWEAL medical chart review Author: Ana Maria Giménez-Arnau Poster ID: P3568 ePoster presentation Self-reported disease severity and treatment of Chronic Hand Eczema from the CHECK study - A multinational study in six countries Author: Sonja Molin Poster ID: P3526 ePoster presentation Adtralza ® (tralokinumab)/Adbry ® (tralokinumab-ldrm) Real-world effectiveness of tralokinumab in adults with atopic dermatitis: Interim data on improvements in patients with head and neck atopic dermatitis after up to 9 months of treatment in the TRACE study Author: April Armstrong Presentation ID: D3T01.3C LB presentation: Friday, 27 Sep, 14:45 - 15:00 Location: Auditorium Real-world effectiveness of tralokinumab in adults with atopic dermatitis: Interim data on improvements in physician-assessed disease severity after up to 9 months of follow-up in the TRACE study Author: Elena Pezzolo Poster ID: P0689 ePoster presentation Real-world effectiveness of tralokinumab in adults with atopic dermatitis: Interim data on improvements in patient-reported outcomes after up to 9 months of follow-up in the TRACE study Author: Antonio Costanzo Poster ID: P0690 ePoster presentation Long-term safety and efficacy of tralokinumab in patients 65 years or older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis Author: Andrew Blauvelt Poster ID: P0479 ePoster presentation Improvement of the head and neck regions with continuous tralokinumab treatment for up to 4 years in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis Author: Raj Chovatiya Poster ID: P0595 ePoster presentation Tralokinumab formulated as a pre-filled pen was efficacious and well-tolerated in adults and adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis Author: Jennifer Soung Poster ID: P0574 ePoster presentation Stability of long-term therapeutic responses to tralokinumab in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis Author: Andrew Blauvelt Poster ID: P0596 ePoster presentation Kyntheum ® (brodalumab) Observational study to assess the real-life descriptive effectiveness in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis treated with Brodalumab stratified by patients with BMI>30 and patients with BMI ≤ 30. The BROACTIVE Study. 2 years - results. Author: Juan Escalas Poster ID: P3205 ePoster presentation Long-term management outcome assessment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis treated with brodalumab in Greece: The ReSOLVE study. Author: Pantelis Panagakis Poster ID: P3102 ePoster presentation Temtokibart Targeting IL-22RA1 with temtokibart in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis induces fast clinical and molecular responses, distinct from dupilumab Author: Christine Bangert Presentation ID: D2T01.3A LB presentation: Thursday, 26 Sep, 14:15 - 14:30 Location: Auditorium Individual responses to IL-22RA1 inhibition in Asian patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in Phase 1 and 2a clinical trials Author: Diamant Thaçi Poster ID: P0691 ePoster presentation In addition to the abstracts and poster presentations, LEO Pharma will also present 3 symposiums at the meeting: A New Era in Atopic Dermatitis Speakers: Prof. Melinda Gooderham, Prof. April Armstrong and Prof. Marjolein de Bruin-Weller 17:45–19:15 CEST on Thursday the 26th of September in Room 7.1, RAI Amsterdam Plaque psoriasis and obesity — a double burden for patients? Speakers: Prof. Dr med. Khusru Asadullah and Dr Matteo Megna 11:15-12:00 CEST on Thursday the 26th of September in Amtrium 1, Hall 4, RAI Amsterdam Chronic Hand Eczema Breaking the Silent Conversation Speakers: Prof. Swen Malte John, Prof. April Armstrong, Dr Marie-Louise Schuttelaar 13:00-14:00 CEST on Friday the 27 th of September in Room 7.3, RAI Amsterdam. About Chronic Hand Eczema Chronic hand eczema (CHE) is defined as hand eczema (HE) that lasts for more than three months or relapses twice or more within a year. 29,30 CHE is one the most common skin disorder of the hands with a prevalence rate of approximately 4.7%. 31 In a substantial number of patients, HE can develop into a chronic condition. 32 CHE is a fluctuating disorder characterized by itch and pain, and patients may experience signs such as erythema, scaling, lichenification, hyperkeratosis, vesicles, edema, and fissures on hands and wrists. 33 CHE has been shown to cause psychological and functional burdens that impact patient quality of life, 34 with approximately 70% of individuals who live with severe CHE admitting to problems in performing everyday activities, and suffering disruption in their daily life due to the condition. 35 Furthermore, careers and earning potential have also been shown to be impacted by the burden of living with CHE. 36 About Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by intense itch and eczematous lesions. 37 Atopic dermatitis is the result of skin barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation, leading to chronic inflammation. 38 Type 2 cytokines, including IL-13, play an important role in the key aspects of atopic dermatitis pathophysiology. 37,38 Excessive IL-22 production is also known to contribute to the pathogenesis of AD. 39 About Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the skin in 125 million people worldwide. 40,41 Psoriasis is the result of skin barrier cell proliferation and the activation of cytokines (a family of proteins involved in immune responses) that cause inflammation. 42 About 80% to 90% of patients are affected by plaque psoriasis, the most common clinical form of psoriasis. 43 The symptoms of plaque psoriasis are itchy or painful raised scaly and inflamed plaques. Plaques may appear anywhere on the body, but often appear on the scalp, knees, elbows and torso. 43 About Anzupgo ® (delgocitinib) cream Anzupgo ® (delgocitinib) cream 20 mg/g is a topical pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor for the treatment of moderate to severe CHE. It inhibits the activation of JAK-STAT signaling, which plays a key role in the pathogenesis of CHE. 44 The pathophysiology is characterized by skin barrier dysfunction, inflammation of the skin, and alterations of the skin microbiome. 45 Anzupgo is currently approved in the European Union for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema (CHE) in adults for whom topical corticosteroids are inadequate or inappropriate. In 2014, LEO Pharma A/S and Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) entered into a license agreement in which LEO Pharma gained exclusive rights to develop and commercialize delgocitinib cream for topical use in dermatological indications worldwide, excluding Japan, where JT retains rights. About Adtralza ® (tralokinumab) / Adbry ® (tralokinumab-ldrm) Adtralza ® (tralokinumab), which is marketed under the tradename Adbry ® in the U.S., is a high-affinity fully human monoclonal antibody developed to bind to and inhibit the interleukin IL-13 cytokine, which plays a role in the immune and inflammatory processes underlying atopic dermatitis signs and symptoms. 38,46 Adtralza ® specifically binds to the IL-13 cytokine, thereby inhibiting interaction with the IL-13 receptor α1 and α2 subunits (IL-13Rα1 and IL-13Rα2). 47 Adtralza ® is approved for the treatment of moderate to severe AD in adult and adolescent patients 12 years and older in the European Union, Canada, Great Britain, the United Arab Emirates, and South Korea. Adtralza ® is approved for use in adults with moderate to severe AD in the U.S., Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. About Kyntheum ® (brodalumab) Kyntheum ® (brodalumab) is a recombinant fully human monoclonal immunoglobulin IgG2 antibody that binds with high affinity to human IL-17RA and blocks the biological activities of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-17A/F heterodimer, IL-17C and IL-17E (also known as IL-25), resulting in inhibition of the inflammation and clinical symptoms associated with psoriasis. IL-17RA is a protein expressed on the cell surface and is a required component of receptor complexes utilized by multiple IL-17 family cytokines. IL-17 family cytokine levels have been reported to be increased in psoriasis. IL-17A, IL-17F and IL-17A/F heterodimer have pleiotropic activities including the induction of pro-inflammatory mediators such as IL-6, GROα, and G-CSF from epithelial cells, endothelial cells and fibroblasts that promote tissue inflammation. IL-17C has been shown to induce similar responses as IL-17A and IL-17F in keratinocytes. Blocking IL-17RA inhibits IL-17 cytokine-induced responses resulting in normalization of inflammation in the skin. 48 Kyntheum ® is indicated in the European Union, Great Britain, the United Arab Emirates, and Brazil for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy. About temtokibart Temtokibart (LEO 138559) is an investigational monoclonal antibody that targets the IL-22RA1 receptor subunit, currently in Phase 2 development for the potential treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. 49 It blocks the IL-22RA1 subunit and thereby inhibits the effects of the IL-22 cytokine, and potentially also to some extent the effects of IL-20 and IL-24. 49 Temtokibart does not bind to the IL-22 cytokine itself. 49 LEO Pharma has obtained a worldwide exclusive license to develop and commercialize temtokibart from argenx. 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