other material
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.65
Equillium reports positive Phase 1b itolizumab data in lupus nephritis
Equillium, Inc.
- Topline data: 16 patients; baseline mean UPCR 4.9 g/g → ~73% reduction; overall response rate 81.3% (CR+PR).
- Complete response in 37.5%, partial response in 43.8%; ORR comparable to Phase 3 AURORA1 voclosporin study.
- Safety: mostly mild/moderate TEAEs (lymphopenia, peripheral edema); no treatment-related serious AEs; >80% steroid taper.
- Data triggers Ono's option to acquire itolizumab; decision expected H2 2024.