Clinical antibody in IL-31-induced itch model in cynomolgus monkeys; mouse surrogate BM095 in mite antigen-induced AD mouse model
“In vivo pharmacology studies investigating the itch-inhibiting effect of nemolizumab in a cynomolgus monkey model and effects of an anti-mouse IL-31RA surrogate antibody in a mite antigeninduced AD mouse model were also provided.”
Nemolizumab cross-reacts only with monkey IL-31RA, and no monkey AD model exists
“Based on presented data nemolizumab appears to cross react only to IL-31RA in cynomolgus monkeys. No monkey AD model exists, however, in vivo studies were conducted to assess the effect of nemolizumab in the cynomolgus monkey in an IL-31-induced itch model.”
EMA: monkey itch data support effect on IL-31-induced itch; surrogate mouse AD data further support IL-31RA blockade
“Furthermore, in vivo data from a cynomolgus monkey itch model provide support for effect of nemolizumab on IL-31-induced itching. Reduction of scratching and exacerbation of dermatitis symptoms by a mouse surrogate anti-IL31RA antibody in a mite antigen-induced mouse AD model provides further support for that blocking of IL-31RA could ameliorate itching and inflammation.”