Atacicept - Vera Therapeutics
Alternative Names: Anti-Blys/anti-APRIL fusion protein - Vera Therapeutics; BLyS/APRIL-heterotrimers - Vera Therapeutics; TACI-Ig; VT-001Latest Information Update: 19 Jan 2026
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