Title:Inebilizumab-cdon: USFDA Approved for the Treatment of NMOSD (Neuromyelitis
Optica Spectrum Disorder)
Volume: 19
Issue: 1
Author(s): Faraat Ali*, Kamna Sharma, Varisha Anjum and Asad Ali
Affiliation:
- Department of Inspection and Enforcement, Laboratory Services, Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority, Plot
112, International Finance Park, Gaborone, Botswana
Keywords:
Inebilizumab-cdon (Uplizna™), NMOSD, viela bio, neuroinflammatory autoimmune disease, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, CD19-directed monoclonal antibody.
Abstract: Inebilizumab-cdon (Uplizna™) was currently approved by the United States Food and
Drug Administration (USFDA) for the treatment of NMOSD (neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder).
It was developed by Viela Bio (Nasdaq: VIE) USA. Inebilizumab-cdon (formerly MEDI-551)
is a humanized antibody, which induces CD19 + B cell depletion by increasing antibody-dependent
cell cytotoxicity (ADCC) and cell phagocytosis (ADCP) of effector cells. Various clinical
trials exhibit its safe and effective pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile. In June 2019,
Viela Bio submitted Biologics License Application (BLA) to the FDA based on the findings obtained
from the N-Momentum trial. This article summarizes the milestones in the development of
Inebilizumab-cdon leading to this approval for the treatment of advanced NMOSD.