Itepekimab

PARIS, France and TARRYTOWN, NY, USA I May 30, 2025 I The AERIFY-1 phase 3 study evaluating itepekimab in former smokers with inadequately controlled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) met the primary endpoint of a statistically significant reduction in moderate or severe acute exacerbations compared to placebo of 27% at week 52, a clinically meaningful benefit. The AERIFY-2 phase 3 study did not meet the same primary endpoint, although a benefit was seen earlier in the trial. In the studies, patients were randomized to receive itepekimab every two weeks (AERIFY-1: n=375; AERIFY-2: n=326), every four weeks (AERIFY-1: n=377; AERIFY-2: n=303), or placebo (AERIFY-1: n=375; AERIFY-2: n=324), which was added to inhaled triple or double standard-of-care therapy. The primary endpoint analysis for AERIFY-1 and AERIFY-2 was the reduction in the annualized rate of acute moderate or severe COPD exacerbations with itepekimab treatment. The table below summarizes the reductions in moderate or severe exacerbations (itepekimab compared to placebo) through weeks 24 and 52: a Formal significance testing was only performed at 52 weeks in the Phase 3 trials, with significance achieved for both the every two-week arm and every four-week arm in AERIFY-1 The total number of exacerbations were lower than prospectively anticipated, decreasing the power of both trials. Enrollment largely occurred during the time of the global COVID pandemic, which could have contributed to the overall lower exacerbation rates. Houman Ashrafian, MD, PhD Executive Vice President, Head of Research and Development at Sanofi “While we are encouraged by the results of AERIFY-1, the results of both studies merit further exploration to have a full understanding of the data and the role that IL33 plays in this complex disease. Certain people with COPD are in desperate need of new treatment options, especially those who continue to experience exacerbations despite being on maximal therapy, and we remain committed to discussing these data with regulatory agencies to evaluate our path forward.” The safety profile of itepekimab was consistent across dosing regimens, and adverse events (AEs) were generally comparable between treatment and placebo groups. In AERIFY-1, the overall rates of AEs were 67% and 68% for itepekimab every two weeks and every four weeks, respectively, compared to 68% for placebo. In AERIFY-2, the overall rates of AEs were 64% and 71% for itepekimab every two weeks and every four weeks, respectively, compared to 64% for placebo. In AERIFY-1, the rate of serious infections was 7% for each itepekimab arm, compared to 10% for placebo. In AERIFY-2, the rate of serious infections was 10% and 7% for itepekimab every two weeks and every four weeks, respectively, compared to 7% for placebo. AEs leading to death were 1% for each itepekimab arm compared to 2% for placebo in AERIFY-1, and 3% for each itepekimab arm compared to 2% for placebo in AERIFY-2. Anti-drug antibodies were rare and had no apparent impact on itepekimab drug levels. Sanofi and Regeneron are reviewing the data and will discuss with regulatory authorities to evaluate next steps. Detailed results from these studies will be presented at a future medical meeting. Itepekimab is currently being evaluated in other studies, including chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP), and bronchiectasis. George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D. Board co-Chair, President and Chief Scientific Officer at Regeneron “COPD is a particularly complex disease, and novel approaches are needed to address the multiple underlying biological disease driver. We are proud of our work in this challenging treatment landscape, bringing Dupixent – the first-ever biologic medicine for COPD – to certain patients who previously had very limited options remaining. We are encouraged by the initial results from AERIFY-1 and are carefully reviewing the results from both itepekimab trials to inform next steps. We remain committed to our broader itepekimab development program. The learnings will be invaluable as we continue to advance itepekimab in respiratory diseases with unmet need.” The safety and efficacy of itepekimab are currently under clinical investigation and have not been fully evaluated by any regulatory authority. About itepekimab Itepekimab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds to and inhibits interleukin-33 (IL33), an initiator and amplifier of broad inflammation in COPD. IL33 is thought to be involved in different types of inflammation and is particularly elevated in the lungs of former smokers. Itepekimab is being jointly developed by Sanofi and Regeneron under a global collaboration agreement and is currently in clinical development programs for CRSwNP (phase 3), non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (phase 2), and CRSsNP (phase 2). About the AERIFY clinical study program AERIFY-1 and AERIFY-2 phase 3 studies were randomized, Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies that evaluated the efficacy and safety of itepekimab in 1,127 (AERIFY-1) and 953 (AERIFY-2) adults aged 40-85 years who were former smokers with moderate-to-severe COPD. Former smokers were defined as those who have not smoked for at least six months. Treatments were administered subcutaneously and added to double therapy (inhaled corticosteroid [ICS] plus long-acting beta2-agonist [LABA] or long-acting muscarinic antagonist [LAMA] plus LABA) or a maximal standard-of-care inhaled triple therapy (ICS, LABA and LAMA). The primary endpoint for AERIFY-1 and AERIFY-2 was the annualized rate of acute moderate or severe COPD exacerbations. Moderate exacerbations were defined as those requiring systemic steroids and/or antibiotics. Severe exacerbations, also assessed separately as a pre-specified endpoint, were defined as those: requiring hospitalization; more than 24 hours of observation in an emergency department or urgent care facility; or resulting in death. The AERIFY program includes two additional ongoing trials: AERIFY-3, a Phase 2 mechanistic study assessing the impact of itepekimab on airway inflammation in patients with COPD, and AERIFY-4, a Phase 3 study assessing the long-term safety of itepekimab in patients with COPD. About Sanofi Sanofi is an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. We apply our deep understanding of the immune system to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world, with an innovative pipeline that could benefit millions more. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives; this inspires us to drive progress and deliver positive impact for our people and the communities we serve, by addressing the most urgent healthcare, environmental, and societal challenges of our time. Sanofi is listed on EURONEXT: SAN and NASDAQ: SNY. About Regeneron Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous approved treatments and product candidates in development, most of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases, and rare diseases. Regeneron pushes the boundaries of scientific discovery and accelerates drug development using our proprietary technologies, such as VelociSuite ® , which produces optimized fully human antibodies and new classes of bispecific antibodies. We are shaping the next frontier of medicine with data-powered insights from the Regeneron Genetics Center ® and pioneering genetic medicine platforms, enabling us to identify innovative targets and complementary approaches to potentially treat or cure diseases. For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or follow Regeneron on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook or X . SOURCE: Sanofi

当地时间 5 月 30 日，赛诺菲和再生元共同宣布，一项依特吉单抗（Itepekimab，IL33 单抗）针对慢阻肺（COPD）的一项 III 期临床试验 AERIFY-1 达到主要终点，一项 III 期临床试验 AERIFY-2 未达到相同的主要终点。截图来源：企业官网依特吉单抗是由赛诺菲与再生元合作开发的一款皮下注射 IL-33 单抗，是使用再生元专有的 VelocImmune 技术产生的一种全人源单克隆抗体。AERIFY-1（主要人群为已戒烟患者）和 AERIFY-2（主要人群为吸烟和已戒烟患者）是随机、双盲、安慰剂对照、平行组、III 期研究，旨在评估依特吉单抗治疗中度至重度 COPD 患者的疗效、安全性和耐受性。研究的主要终点是治疗期内的中度或重度 COPD 急性加重（AECOPD）年化率。在研究中，患者随机分配接受依特吉单抗治疗，每两周一次（AERIFY-1：n=375；AERIFY-2：n=326）、每四周一次（AERIFY-1：n=377；AERIFY-2：n=303）或安慰剂治疗（AERIFY-1：n=375；AERIFY-2：n=324）。安慰剂组加用吸入式三联或双联标准疗法。根据新闻稿，AERIFY-1 达到主要终点，在第 52 周时依特吉单抗使中度或重度 COPD 急性加重的年化率显著降低 27%，具有临床意义，即无论嗜酸性粒细胞表型如何，既往吸烟者中度或重度发作的发生率均显著减少。然而 AERIFY-2 III 期临床试验未达到相同的主要终点，尽管在试验早期已观察到获益。截图来源：企业官网安全性方面，依特吉单抗在 AERIFY-1 和 AERIFY-2 中均表现出良好的耐受性。在 AERIFY-1 中，每两周和每四周一次的依特吉单抗总 AE 发生率分别为 67% 和 68%，而安慰剂组为 68%。在 AERIFY-2 中，每两周和每四周一次的依特吉单抗总 AE 发生率分别为 64% 和 71%，而安慰剂组为 64%。在 AERIFY-1 中，每个依特吉单抗组的严重感染发生率为 7%，而安慰剂组为 10%。在 AERIFY-2 中，每两周和每四周一次的依特吉单抗总严重感染发生率分别为 10% 和 7%，而安慰剂组为 7%。在AERIFY-1研究中，依特吉单抗组和安慰剂组的死亡不良事件发生率分别为 1% 和 2%；在 AERIFY-2 研究中，依特吉单抗组和安慰剂组的死亡不良事件发生率分别为 3% 和 2%。目前，赛诺菲和再生元正在审查数据，并将与监管机构讨论评估下一步措施。以上的详细临床数据将在未来的医学会议上公布。依特吉单抗目前正在其他研究中进行评估，包括伴鼻息肉的慢性鼻窦炎 (CRSwNP)、不伴鼻息肉的慢性鼻窦炎 (CRSsNP) 以及支气管扩张症。截图来源：Insight 数据库封面来源：站酷海洛免责声明：本文仅作信息分享，不代表 Insight 立场和观点，也不作治疗方案推荐和介绍。如有需求，请咨询和联系正规医疗机构。编辑：ccaiPR 稿对接：微信 insightxb投稿：微信 insightxb；邮箱 insight@dxy.cn