AbbVie Knocks Back Ablynx's Vobarilizumab In RA

A major setback for Ablynx as AbbVie decides not to exercise its opt-in for vobarilizumab in rheumatoid arthritis. Though the competitive landscape of biologics targeting IL-6 casts a shadow over its commercial prospects, Ablynx is determined to continue development.

Ablynx NV plans to initiate end of Phase II meetings with US and European regulators shortly with a view to beginning a Phase III study by the end of next year following AbbVie Inc.'s decision not to opt in to a license for vobarilizumab in rheumatoid arthritis.

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