Chugai gains 'forerunner' designation for Enspryng in MOGAD and AIE

24 March 2023

Japanese drugmaker Chugai Pharmaceutical (TYO: 4519) announced that its in-house developed Enspryng [satralizumab (genetical recombination)] has received forerunner designation for the expected indication of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) and autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW).

Enspryng, an pHdependent binding humanized anti-interleukin (IL)-6 receptor monoclonal antibody, is already approved and marketed in Japan, as well as approved in 75 other countries, for the prevention of relapses of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) [including neuromyelitis optica (NMO)].

No currently approved therapies

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