Equillium Announces Positive Topline Data from the Type B Portion of the Phase 1b EQUALISE Study of Itolizumab in Lupus Nephritis

LA JOLLA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $EQ--Equillium, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQ), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutics to treat severe autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, today announced positive topline data from the Type B portion of the Phase 1b EQUALISE study evaluating itolizumab in lupus nephritis patients. The data suggests high complete and partial response rates with rapid and deep reduction in urine protein creatinine ratio (UPCR) when itolizumab was added