Equillium Inc. came together around EQ001 (itolizumab), a CD6 inhibitor for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, when the company's founders were looking to transition into a new venture. Now, with an initial public offering completed last year, San Diego-based Equillium is moving into multiple proof-of-concept studies to see if its monoclonal antibody previously nestled away in an Indian biosimilar specialist's portfolio really was a hidden gem.
Equillium Will Study In-Licensed Itolizumab In Three Indications In 2019
Emerging Company Profile: Equillium in-licensed the CD6 inhibitor EQ001 – Biocon's Alzumab (itolizumab), approved in India for psoriasis – and will begin clinical trials for three autoimmune disease indications this year; a Phase Ib/II aGvHD study is under way.
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