AstraZeneca reports major Phase III breakthrough in IgA kidney disease trial
At 34 weeks, Ultomiris achieved a 43.4% placebo-adjusted reduction in 24-hour urine protein creatinine ratio (UPCR) versus placebo, meeting the study’s key interim endpoint
At 34 weeks, Ultomiris achieved a 43.4% placebo-adjusted reduction in 24-hour urine protein creatinine ratio (UPCR) versus placebo, meeting the study’s key interim endpoint
IgAN is a rare, progressive kidney disease driven by abnormal IgA immune complexes that deposit in the kidneys
The trial met its primary endpoint, with patients receiving povetacicept achieving a 52.0% reduction in UPCR at Week 36
The study, which enrolled 35 Japanese patients, evaluated the percent change from baseline in the 24-hour urine protein-to-creatinine ratio
Key secondary endpoints also demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful benefits with Gazyva
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Through its rare kidney disease portfolio, Novartis is committed to exploring a range of treatment options with different modes of action to slow IgAN progression
IgAN is a heterogeneous, progressive, rare kidney disease and is a major cause of chronic kidney disease worldwide
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