- Interim Phase 1 data in rheumatoid arthritis expected in 2027 are anticipated to inform indication prioritization across multiple potential autoimmune indications supported by BAFF-R biology
- JADE201 preclinical data demonstrated dose-dependent BAFF-R occupancy, an extended half-life, and sustained B cell depletion in non-human primates
SAN FRANCISCO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jade Biosciences, Inc. ("the Company" or "Jade"), (Nasdaq: JBIO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing best-in-class therapies for autoimmune diseases, today announced the first participant has been dosed in a first-in-human (FIH) Phase 1 clinical trial of JADE201. JADE201 is an investigational, half-life extended, afucosylated monoclonal antibody targeting the B cell activating factor receptor (BAFF-R) designed to deplete B cells through a dual mechanism of action: enhanced antibody effector function and BAFF signal blockade. The Company expects interim FIH data in 2027.
"JADE201 is designed to advance beyond first-generation B cell-targeted therapies by leveraging the validated BAFF-R pathway with enhanced effector function and extended half-life," said Andrew King, PhD, President of Research and Development at Jade Biosciences. "This integrated approach is intended to drive deeper, more durable B cell depletion while enabling infrequent subcutaneous dosing, positioning JADE201 as a potentially differentiated option across multiple autoimmune diseases. Given the central role of BAFF-R expressing B cells in autoimmunity, we believe JADE201 represents a significant multi-indication opportunity, with initial clinical evaluation in rheumatoid arthritis informing a focused indication strategy to deliver meaningful benefit to patients."
JADE201 is designed to address key limitations of currently available B cell-directed therapies, notably resistance mechanisms, ineffective depletion in tissues, and inconvenient dosing regimens. By integrating enhanced effector function and extended receptor occupancy- JADE201 aims to improve both the depth and durability of response across a range of autoimmune diseases. In preclinical studies, JADE201 demonstrated high-affinity binding to BAFF-R, resulting in dose-dependent receptor occupancy and sustained B cell depletion in non-human primates, supporting its potential for infrequent dosing in humans.
The FIH clinical trial is a randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluating single ascending doses of JADE201 in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. The trial will assess JADE201's safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, with key biomarkers including BAFF-R occupancy, soluble BAFF levels, and B cell profiling. Additional information about the trial is available at ClinicalTrials.gov.
About Jade Biosciences, Inc.
Jade Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing best-in-class therapies that address critical unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Jade's lead candidate, JADE101, targets the cytokine APRIL, and is currently being evaluated for the treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy. Jade's pipeline also includes JADE201, an afucosylated anti-BAFF-R monoclonal antibody, as well as JADE301, an undisclosed antibody candidate. Jade was launched based on assets licensed from Paragon Therapeutics, an antibody discovery engine founded by Fairmount. For more information, visit JadeBiosciences.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn.
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