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Phase IIb Trial Shows Low-Dose IL-2 Effective in SLE

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.

Roche's Gazyva Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase III Kidney Disease Trial

Feb 16, 2026

Roche announced that Gazyva/Gazyvaro met its primary endpoint in the Phase III MAJESTY study for primary membranous nephropathy, showing statistically significant complete remission rates versus tacrolimus. The drug could become the first approved therapy for this rare autoimmune kidney disease.