New Monoclonal Antibody Shows Promise for Rare Liver Disease PSC
A new monoclonal antibody, nebokitug, has shown promising safety and efficacy in treating Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), a rare and severe liver disease. Initial trials revealed its potential to significantly reduce liver inflammation and fibrosis, offering hope where current treatments are limited to liver transplantation.
- Nebokitug antibody demonstrated safety and efficacy in Phase 2 trials.
- Treatment aims to reduce inflammation and fibrosis in bile ducts.
- Study led by UC Davis Health and published in a leading gastroenterology journal.
- Offers significant hope for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) patients.
- PSC is a chronic liver disease with no approved drug therapy currently.
- Results pave the way for a pivotal Phase 3 clinical study.
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