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BNZ-2

Development stage
Discontinued
Lead developer
Equillium
Modality
Peptides
Administration
Subcutaneous
01

Overview

BNZ-2 is a first-in-class, selective inhibitor of the cytokines interleukin-15 (IL-15) and interleukin-21 (IL-21). It is a synthetic peptide therapeutic developed for subcutaneous administration. The drug is designed to address immune-mediated diseases by selectively blocking IL-15 and IL-21, two cytokines that act synergistically in driving the pathology of celiac disease and other inflammatory gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders. By inhibiting these targets, BNZ-2 aims to modulate immune responses implicated in disease progression. The drug has undergone substantial translational work supporting its use as a treatment for various gastrointestinal diseases and is currently being evaluated in Phase 1 clinical trials with proof-of-concept studies planned for patients with celiac disease[5][10].

Other names
PEGylated IL-15/IL-21 inhibitor
02

Targets

IL-15R (Interleukin 15 receptor alpha/interleukin 15 complex)IL21R (Interleukin-21 receptor)IL15 (Interleukin 15)IL21 (Interleukin-21)

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