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XOMA's (XOMA) Proposed XOMA 358 Phase 2 in CHI Accepted by U.K. MHRA

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XOMA Announces Significant Step Toward Initiating Pediatric Phase 2 Clinical Study for XOMA 358 in Children with Congenital Hyperinsulinism

October 19, 2016 9:00 AM EDT

BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XOMA Corporation (Nasdaq: XOMA), a leader in the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies, announced today the United Kingdoms Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has accepted in principle the Companys proposal to initiate a multi-dose Phase 2 clinical study of XOMA 358 in children two years and older diagnosed with Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHI).  

MHRA officials clearly recognize the importance and complexity of conducting a clinical program in CHI, an orphan disease that affects children and infants for whom few effective treatment options are available.... More