Atacicept - Vera Therapeutics
Alternative Names: Anti-Blys/anti-APRIL fusion protein - Vera Therapeutics; BLyS/APRIL-heterotrimers - Vera Therapeutics; TACI-Ig; VT-001Latest Information Update: 17 Nov 2025
At a glance
- Originator ZymoGenetics
- Developer EMD Serono; Merck Serono; Vera Therapeutics; ZymoGenetics
- Class Antineoplastics; Antirheumatics; Immunotherapies; Recombinant fusion proteins; Urologics
- Mechanism of Action B cell activating factor inhibitors; Tumour necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 13 inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Preregistration IgA nephropathy
- Phase III Lupus nephritis
- Phase II/III Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Phase II Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis; Lipoid nephrosis; Membranous glomerulonephritis; Nephrotic syndrome
- Discontinued Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; Multiple myeloma; Multiple sclerosis; Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Rheumatoid arthritis
Most Recent Events
- 08 Nov 2025 Preregistration for IgA nephropathy in USA (SC)
- 06 Nov 2025 Vera Therapeutics anticipates Biologics License Application (BLA) submission of atacicept in IgA nephropathy (SC) in the US in Q4 2025
- 06 Nov 2025 The US FDA assigns PDUFA action date in 2026 for atacicept for IgA nephropathy (SC)