Latest Autoimmune Disease News

Noxopharm is gearing up for a pivotal pre-IND meeting with the US FDA, enlisting global CRO Novotech to sharpen its regulatory approach for SOF-SKN, a drug targeting autoimmune skin diseases.

Noxopharm’s SOF-16 active ingredient demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory activity in patient-derived samples of systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, advancing its Sofra™ platform beyond topical applications.

Mesoblast Limited posted US$30.3 million in net revenues for Ryoncil® in Q3 2026, hitting key clinical milestones and securing new technology licenses that could boost its next-generation cell therapies.

Noxopharm’s Sofra™ oligonucleotides, delivered via InhaTarget’s inhalable lipid nanoparticles, achieved a significant reduction in lung inflammation in preclinical models, broadening Sofra’s therapeutic reach and delivery versatility.

Noxopharm signed a strategic MoU with Tezcat Biosciences, published major Sofra RNA research, and appointed Dr Olivier Laczka as CEO, while reporting positive safety data from its HERACLES trial and improving cash flow.

Noxopharm reports preclinical data revealing SOF-SKN’s active ingredient remains in skin tissues for about 3.5 days with minimal systemic absorption, supporting less frequent dosing and sustained activity for cutaneous lupus treatment.

Noxopharm appoints its Chief Scientific Officer Dr Olivier Laczka as CEO, aiming to capitalise on recent clinical successes and expand the Sofra™ technology’s reach in autoimmune and oncology markets.

Immutep Limited has won FDA Orphan Drug Designation for its immunotherapy eftilagimod alfa in treating soft tissue sarcoma, opening regulatory incentives and potential market exclusivity. This follows encouraging Phase II data despite recent Phase III trial setbacks.

Mesoblast has acquired exclusive rights to a patented chimeric antigen receptor platform designed to enhance the targeting and potency of its mesenchymal stromal cell therapies, aiming to expand treatment options for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Immutep Limited has successfully completed the single ascending dose phase of its IMP761 trial, showing promising safety and immunosuppressive effects in healthy volunteers. The biotech’s novel LAG-3 agonist could reshape autoimmune disease treatment.

Noxopharm Limited has secured a major scientific milestone with the publication of its Sofra™ platform research in Nature Immunology, highlighting a novel anti-inflammatory mechanism with broad therapeutic potential.

Noxopharm has successfully completed dosing in its HERACLES clinical trial for SOF-SKN™, demonstrating strong safety and tolerability. The company also secured a new overseas partnership and its first US patent for the Sofra platform.