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Vera Therapeutics reports positive Phase 2b ORIGIN topline: primary endpoint met in IgA nephropathy
Vera Therapeutics, Inc.
- UPCR reduced 31% with pooled 75/150 mg dose (p=0.037 vs placebo) and 33% with 150 mg (p=0.047) at week 24.
- eGFR stabilized in atacicept arm through week 24; Gd-IgA1 reduced robustly from baseline.
- Safety well-tolerated: 1% discontinuation due to AEs, serious TEAEs 2% atacicept vs 9% placebo.
- Company plans to advance atacicept into pivotal Phase 3 development in H1 2023 subject to FDA discussions.