华海药业：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] - HB0043 offers a new approach to targeted therapy for immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases and fibrotic diseases, addressing the limitations of single-factor blocking therapies [1] Group 2: Market Potential - As the first bispecific drug globally targeting both IL-17A and IL-36R, HB0043 is expected to overcome the limitations of existing single-target therapies [2] - Current treatments, such as IL-17A inhibitors and IL-36R monoclonal antibodies, have shown positive effects in multiple indications but may still fall short in addressing inflammation in some patients [2] - The innovative dual-target mechanism of HB0043 positions it as a first-in-class (FIC) therapy with broad potential applications in various Th17/IL-36 related immune-mediated diseases [2]