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Arena Pharmaceuticals to Present Data from the Phase 2b ADVISE Trial - Late-Breaker at Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis Conference
"I am pleased to present the topline results from the ADVISE Phase 2 trial which support the rationale for etrasimod as a potential oral, once-daily therapy with a novel mechanism of action for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. I look forward to seeing the advancement of etrasimod to the next phase of clinical development," stated
Title: Results from ADVISE: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study of etrasimod, an oral, selective, sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator, in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
Presenter: Dr.
Authors: Jonathan Silverberg,
Date/Time: 8:50 –
Session: Late-Breaking Research Session
About Etrasimod
Etrasimod (APD334) is a next generation, once-daily, oral, highly selective sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator discovered by Arena and designed for optimized pharmacology and engagement of S1P receptor 1, 4, and 5, which may lead to an improved efficacy and safety profile.
Etrasimod is intended to provide systemic and local effects on specific immune cell types and has the potential to treat multiple immune-mediated inflammatory diseases including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata.
Etrasimod is an investigational compound that is not approved for any use in any country.
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