According to a new research report “Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Therapeutics - Pipeline Analysis 2019, Clinical Trials and Results, Patents, Designations, Collaborations, and Other Developments” published by Pharma Proff, Graves’ ophthalmopathy currently exhibits a strong pipeline with 8 therapeutic candidates.

Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Therapeutics Pipeline Insights

Graves’ ophthalmopathy is identified as an autoimmune disease in which the overproduction of thyroid hormones affects ocular and orbital tissues. According to the research studies, this disease is associated with elevated TSH receptor expression in the tissues of the orbit, with increase in the level of TSH receptor antibodies.

Graves’ ophthalmopathy is of two types: type I (lipogenic) and type II (myogenic). Type I form of the disease is characterized by soft tissue edema and orbital fat increase, whereas the type II form is characterized by extraocular muscle enlargement. Double vision, bulging of the eye (proptosis), swollen eyelids, dry eyes, and increased sensitivity toward light are some of the symptoms associated with Graves’ ophthalmopathy.

The pipeline of Graves’ ophthalmopathy consists of only a handful of drugs, that are currently in the Phase III, Phase II, and Unknown stages of development. Also, majority of the pipeline products are currently undergoing Phase II clinical studies.

Insights into Pipeline Segments

According to the research findings, majority of the Graves’ ophthalmopathy therapeutics in the pipeline are being developed for intravenous administration. It has been observed that the intravenous route of medication is convenient and ensures that the entire administered dose reaches the systemic circulation immediately. Also, administration of Graves’ ophthalmopathy therapeutics through intravenous route have shown promising results in the clinical studies.

Positive Clinical Trial Results are Expected to Drive Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Therapeutics Pipeline Expansion

The companies developing therapeutics for the treatment of Graves’ ophthalmopathy have shown positive clinical results in the various phases of drug development. For instance, in April 2019, Horizon Pharma plc announced results of teprotumumab, from the Phase III confirmatory clinical trial, which showed a significant reduction in complications of this disease. The drop-out rate was observed to be low and balanced across placebo and treatment arms. Also, there were no deaths and only three serious adverse events were reported.

Technological Advancements Play a Pivotal Role in the Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Therapeutics Development

It has been observed that few pharmaceutical companies are leveraging their technologies for the development of Graves’ ophthalmopathy therapeutics. These technologies play an important role in the drug development, thereby helping the companies develop more specific and effective targeted therapies. For instance, Enceladus Pharmaceuticals BV is utilizing its proprietary technology which combines liposomes and corticosteroids. Using this technology, the company is able to encapsulate various corticosteroid with different characteristics in order to address specific requirements for various indications. Similarly, Apitope International NV has developed an advanced discovery platform for identifying tolerogenic peptides to develop disease-specific therapeutic drugs.

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Strategic Advancements Drive the Development of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Therapeutics

In the wake of various strategic development activities, Roivant Sciences GmbH and HanAll Biopharma Co. Ltd. entered into a strategic collaboration and licensing agreement to develop, manufacture, and commercialize, RVT-1401, for the treatment of IgG-mediated autoimmune diseases. As per the terms of the agreement, Roivant Sciences GmbH gained exclusive license of RVT-1401 in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Switzerland, Latin America, North Africa, and Middle East. Therefore, strategic development activities, such as collaborations and acquisitions with other companies can help the current players in the pipeline to expand their drug portfolio for the treatment of Graves’ ophthalmopathy.

Designation Grants by Regulatory Bodies to Accelerate the Development Process of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Therapeutics

Horizon Pharma plc has been granted orphan, fast-track, and breakthrough therapy designation by the USFDA for its product teprotumumab. The grant of these designations plays a major role in the development of teprotumumab, increasing its chances to become the first targeted therapy for Graves’s ophthalmopathy to enter the market. Horizon Pharma plc plans to file biologics license application (BLA) for teprotumumab in mid-2019 and anticipates that its drug candidate will enter the market by 2020.

Horizon Pharma plc, Roivant Sciences GmbH, Enceladus Pharmaceuticals BV, and Apitope International NV are some of the companies involved in the development of Graves’ ophthalmopathy therapeutics.

Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Therapeutics Pipeline Analysis

• By Phase
• By Route of Administration
• By Company

The report comprises detailed pipeline analysis of therapeutics being developed for the treatment of Graves’ ophthalmopathy. Comprehensive insights on the pipeline products have been provided, with special focus on strategic developments of key players, information on drug licensing, designations, financing, and grants, technological advancements, patents, and upcoming conferences. In addition, the report highlights the winning strategies of companies involved in the Graves’ ophthalmopathy therapeutics development. Detailed regulatory approval procedures in the U.S., Europe, and Japan are also provided in this report. Furthermore, the report contains competitive analysis and extensive information on monotherapies, combination therapies, targets and mechanisms of action, and drug origin with respect to Graves’ ophthalmopathy.