On September 29, 2021, we announced plans to initiate five new development programs as part of our virtual R&D Day. With the addition of the five new development programs, we now have 27 development programs across our pipeline.
Daxdilimab (HZN-7734), an investigational, fully human monoclonal antibody targeting immunoglobulin-like transcript 7 (ILT7) promoting the destruction of plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs), is currently in a Phase 2 clinical trial for systemic lupus erythematosus. It will also be studied in four new disease areas:
| | • | | An autoimmune disorder characterized by nonscarring hair loss. There are no FDA-approved treatments for alopecia areata. |
| | • | | A rare, autoimmune disorder characterized by rashes, debilitating muscle weakness and interstitial lung disease. There are no FDA-approved treatments for dermatomyositis. |
| | • | | Discoid lupus erythematosus |
| | • | | A rare, chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by lesions that result in scarring. There are no FDA-approved treatments for discoid lupus erythematosus. |
| | • | | A rare, autoimmune and inflammatory condition of the kidney. |
Dazodalibep (HZN-4920), an investigational fusion protein binding CD40L on T cells, blocking their interaction with CD40-expressing B cells, is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and kidney transplant rejection. It will also be studied in one new disease area:
| | • | | Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis |
| | • | | A rare kidney disorder characterized by scarring of glomeruli, or small filters in the kidney, which leads to kidney damage and failure. |
All five programs are Phase 2 trials that are expected to begin in 2022.
Forward-Looking Statements
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