Aurinia Pharmaceuticals
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Overview
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals is a Canadian biotech company with a mission to deliver transformative therapies for autoimmune diseases. Its core achievement is the successful FDA approval and commercialization of LUPKYNIS, a first-in-class oral treatment for lupus nephritis. The company's strategy is to maximize the global potential of LUPKYNIS while leveraging its expertise to develop a pipeline of novel candidates, including a dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor, to build a sustainable, multi-product autoimmune franchise.
Technology Platform
Next-generation calcineurin inhibitor optimization and dual BAFF/APRIL pathway inhibition for autoimmune diseases.
Pipeline
18| Drug | Indication | Stage | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voclosporin + Placebo Oral Capsule | Lupus Nephritis | Phase 3 | |
| voclosporin | Adolescent Lupus Nephritis | Phase 3 | |
| voclosporin + Placebo | Psoriasis | Phase 3 | |
| voclosporin + Ciclosporin + Placebo | Psoriasis | Phase 3 | |
| Voclosporin + Placebo Oral Capsule | Adolescent Lupus Nephritis | Phase 3 |
Funding History
2FDA Approved Drugs
1Opportunities
Risk Factors
Competitive Landscape
LUPKYNIS competes with standard-of-care immunosuppressants (mycophenolate), the biologic belimumab, and off-label use of tacrolimus in lupus nephritis. The broader pipeline will eventually face competition from established and emerging biologic therapies across various autoimmune indications.
Company Timeline
Founded in Victoria, Canada
Initial Public Offering
PIPE: $125.0M
FDA Approval: LUPKYNIS