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Core Insights - AbbVie's RINVOQ (upadacitinib) has received FDA approval for the treatment of giant cell arteritis, marking it as the first oral JAK inhibitor approved for this condition in Western countries, and the ninth indication for the drug [1][6] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The approval of RINVOQ has intensified competition among pharmaceutical companies in the giant cell arteritis market [1] - DelveInsight estimates the giant cell arteritis market size to grow from USD 960 million in 2023 at a significant CAGR by 2034, driven by factors such as an increasing geriatric population and rising prevalence of cardiovascular disorders [14] Group 2: Treatment Landscape - The primary treatment for giant cell arteritis has traditionally involved high doses of corticosteroids like prednisone, with the aim of preventing serious complications such as blindness [3] - ACTEMRA/ROACTEMRA (tocilizumab) was the first approved treatment for giant cell arteritis in Europe, with its approval supported by the Phase III GiACTA study demonstrating improved remission rates [4][7] - RINVOQ's pivotal Phase 3 SELECT-GCA trial showed that 46.4% of patients achieved sustained remission with RINVOQ compared to 29.0% on placebo [7] Group 3: Emerging Therapies - Companies like Novartis and CSL/Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals are conducting clinical trials for new treatment options, indicating a need for more effective therapies in the giant cell arteritis space [10][12] - The anticipated launch of emerging therapies is expected to transform the market landscape, offering new standards of care and opportunities for innovation [13]

Dr. Read brings >30 years of leadership and scientific expertise in the biopharmaceutical industry Previously served as CEO and Founder of Mariana Oncology until its acquisition by Novartis in 2024 and CSO of Ra Pharma until its acquisition by UCB in 2020 NEW YORK and WALTHAM, Mass., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNTH), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to advancing the next generation of antibody complement therapeutics to treat severe autoimmune disea ...