华海药业(600521.SH)：注射用HB0043获得药物临床试验许可

Core Insights - Huahai Pharmaceutical's subsidiary, Shanghai Huatai Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd., has received approval from the National Medical Products Administration for the clinical trial of HB0043, a bispecific antibody targeting IL-17A and IL-36R, aimed at treating various autoimmune diseases [1][2] Group 1: Product Development - HB0043 is a recombinant humanized IgG1 bispecific antibody that targets both IL-17A and IL-36R, demonstrating high binding and blocking activity [1] - The drug has shown superior efficacy compared to monoclonal antibodies in various animal disease models, including atopic dermatitis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, diabetic nephropathy, and neutrophilic asthma [1] Group 2: Market Potential - As the first bispecific drug targeting IL-17A and IL-36R globally, HB0043 is expected to overcome the limitations of existing single-target therapies [2] - Current therapies targeting IL-17A and IL-36R have shown positive effects in multiple indications, but there are still shortcomings in addressing inflammation in some patients [2] - HB0043's innovative dual-target approach is anticipated to have broad applications in various Th17/IL-36 related immune-mediated diseases, showcasing a first-in-class advantage [2]