Tag: autoantibody

BEERSE, BELGIUM, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson & Johnson today announced new data across 12 abstracts at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) 2026 Congress that offer additional insight into the use of IMAAVY^®▼(nipocalimab) throughout clinically relevant points in the generalised myasthenia gravis (gMG) treatment journey. The analyses include adults with anti-AChR^a or anti-MuSK^b antibody-positive gMG who were early in their disease course or had lower baseline symptom burden – providing insight into the potential importance of addressing pathogenic immunoglobulin G (IgG) early in disease progression where use of advanced therapies may be less common.^1,2 Additional research to be shared include outcomes shortly after common infections, which are a known cause of disease exacerbations in gMG, and plans to address evidence gaps in the use of nipocalimab during pregnancy.^3,4

– ETHY-001 produced complete blockade of autoantibody-mediated TSHR activation across all patient serum samples tested, demonstrating breadth and consistency of effect –

Clinical benefit, including remissions, demonstrated in both systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients following a single target dose of CLN-978 

BRUSSELS, Belgium and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UCB (Euronext Brussels: UCB) and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) today announced data, comprising two posters and three abstracts, at the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) 2026 Congress, demonstrating the clinical profile of dapirolizumab pegol (DZP), an investigational biologic in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Warsaw, Poland – June 03, 2026 – JJP Biologics, ("JJPBio" or the "Company") a clinical-stage, immune-focused biotech that engineers precision antibodies to correct derailed immune pathways that drive autoimmune diseases and cancer, today announces positive interim data from its ongoing Phase 1b trial evaluating nebaprubart, also known as JJP-1212, its investigational potential first-in-class anti-CD89 antagonist, in patients diagnosed with Linear IgA Disease (LAD), a rare autoantibody-mediated skin disease.

BOSTON, Mass., June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vor Bio (Nasdaq: VOR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company transforming the treatment of autoimmune diseases, today announced that, on June 1, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 61,050 shares of Vor Bio’s common stock and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) representing the right to receive an aggregate of 12,900 shares of Vor Bio’s common stock to 10 newly hired employees. The foregoing stock options and RSUs were granted as material inducements to employment with Vor Bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and were granted under the Vor Biopharma Inc. 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Inducement Plan”).        

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vor Bio (Nasdaq: VOR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company transforming the treatment of autoimmune diseases, today announced that, effective as of July 17, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted Qing Zuraw, M.D., the Company’s Chief Development Officer, 4,373,040 stock options and 937,080 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) in connection with the commencement of her employment. The foregoing stock option and RSU awards were granted as a material inducement to employment with Vor Bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and were granted under the Vor Biopharma Inc. 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Inducement Plan”).