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The collaboration aims to support the ASLAN to further investigate their clinical development of ASLAN004 (eblasakimab), which is being evaluated in the mid-stage clinical trial for the treating atopic dermatitis.
Rituxan (rituximab) is an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to CD20, a protein expressed on B cells, excluding hematopoietic stem cells and plasma cells, which is used for the treatment of Lupus Nephritis.
Under the agreement, Zenyaku gains exclusive rights to develop and commercialize ASLAN004 (eblasakimab), a potential first-in-class monoclonal antibody targeting the IL‑13 receptor subunit, in atopic dermatitis (AD) and all other indications in Japan.
Rituxan (rituximab) is an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to CD20, a protein expressed on B cells, excluding stem cells and plasma cells. It attacks target B cells using the immune system equipped with the human body, and damages cells.
Rituxan, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody got approval in additional indications of refractory pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus by MHLW based on results of investigator-initiated phase II clinical trial in Japan of KCTR-D006 study and PEMPHIX study.