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Slow-tapering glucocorticoids + Inebilizumab

Tianjin Medical University General Hospital · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Inebilizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs), combined with slow-tapering glucocorticoids to suppress pathogenic B cell and autoimmune responses.

Inebilizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs), combined with slow-tapering glucocorticoids to suppress pathogenic B cell and autoimmune responses. Used for Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Autoimmune conditions responsive to B cell and pDC modulation.

At a glance

Generic nameSlow-tapering glucocorticoids + Inebilizumab
SponsorTianjin Medical University General Hospital
Drug classMonoclonal antibody + Glucocorticoid combination
TargetBDCA-2 (CD320) on plasmacytoid dendritic cells; glucocorticoid receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Autoimmune disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Inebilizumab binds to BDCA-2 (blood dendritic cell antigen 2) on plasmacytoid dendritic cells, reducing their activation and type I interferon production, which drives autoimmune disease. The combination with glucocorticoids provides additional immunosuppression through corticosteroid mechanisms (NF-κB inhibition, T cell suppression) while allowing gradual tapering to minimize long-term steroid toxicity.

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