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Everest Medicines Approved to Start China Phase IIb Trial of Lupus Therapy

publication date: Feb 27, 2024

Shanghai Everest Medicines and Kezar Life Sciences of South San Francisco will start a China Phase IIb trial of their partnered drug, zetomipzomib, in patients with lupus nephritis. Zetomipzomib is a novel first-in-class, selective immunoproteasome inhibitor with therapeutic potential for several autoimmune diseases. In 2023, Everest announced a $132 million deal ($7 million upfront) for China distribution rights to the candidate. At the time, Kezar said Everest, with its focus on renal and autoimmune diseases for Asian patients, was a good partner for zetomipzomib. More details....

Stock Symbols: (HK: 1952) (NSDQ: KZR)

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