Picankibart (IBI112) is a monoclonal antibody independently developed by Innovent with proprietary intellectual property rights. This product specifically targets the IL-23p19 subunit, preventing IL-23 from binding to cell surface receptors.
Source: innoventbio.com
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Innovent Biologics a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of oncologic, autoimmune, cardiovascular and metabolic, ophthalmologic and other major diseases, announces that the first participant has been successfully dosed in a Phase 3 clinical study of picankibart (recombinant anti-interleukin 23p19 subunit (IL-23p19) antibody, R&D code: IB112).
This study (NCT06945107) is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled Phase 3 clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of switching to picankibart in plaque psoriasis patients with inadequate response to prior anti-IL-17 monoclonal antibody treatment (sPGA score of ≥ 2 and body surface area [BSA] of ≥3%). This study plans to enroll approximately 310 participants, who will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the picankibart treatment group or the continued IL-17 monoclonal antibody treatment group. The primary endpoint is the proportion of participants achieving a static Physician’s Global Assessment (sPGA) score of clear (0) or almost clear (1) at week 16.
The results of a Phase 2 study (NCT05970978) showed that switching from other biologics (primarily IL-17 monoclonal antibodies) to picankibart led to a rapid clinical response. The observed efficacy in skin lesion clearance and significant improvements on the quality of life suggest picankibart may possess a best-in-class profile among agents with the same target.
Picankibart has the potential to offer a more effective treatment option for patients with psoriasis, ulcerative colitis or other autoimmune diseases.
Source: innoventbio.com