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Jul 10, 2026
Phase I CARLYSLE trial data show CAR-T therapy obe-cel induces remission in severe refractory lupus with a favorable safety profile. Separate case report documents two successful pregnancies after dual-target CAR-T therapy with no transmission to infants.
Jun 23, 2026
A phase IIb trial demonstrated that low-dose IL-2 therapy produced dose-dependent improvements in SLE patients, with 69.7% achieving SRI-4 response at the highest dose versus 23.5% on placebo. A separate systematic review found IL-17 inhibitors remain potential SLE treatment options, though efficacy data are limited.
Apr 27, 2026
The FDA approved AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo Pen for once-weekly self-administration in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus. Approval was based on Phase III TULIP-SC results showing reduced disease activity versus placebo.
Mar 20, 2026
Biogen announced that litifilimab received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for cutaneous lupus erythematosus and will present Phase 2 AMETHYST study results at the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting, with Phase 3 data expected in 2027.
Mar 18, 2026
AbbVie reported positive Phase 3 data for Skyrizi's subcutaneous Crohn's disease treatment and is advancing lutikizumab and Rinvoq in hidradenitis suppurativa, with multiple readouts expected throughout 2026 as the company pursues combination therapy strategies.
Mar 06, 2026
Obinutuzumab demonstrated superior efficacy in two separate phase 3 trials for systemic lupus erythematosus and primary membranous nephropathy, with statistically significant improvements in remission rates and disease response measures.
Feb 25, 2026
Phase 3 trials demonstrate atrasentan slows kidney function decline in IgA nephropathy patients, while obinutuzumab achieves superior remission rates in primary membranous nephropathy compared to standard treatment.
Feb 24, 2026
A 24-year-old woman with refractory lupus achieved two successful pregnancies following dual-target CAR-T cell therapy, while bispecific T cell engagers showed efficacy in treatment-refractory antisynthetase syndrome and systemic sclerosis patients.
