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Anthera Announces FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Blisibimod for the Treatment of IgA Nephropathy

August 9, 2017 4:00 PM EDT

HAYWARD, Calif., Aug. 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anthera Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ANTH) today announced that blisibimod has received orphan drug designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN).  Blisibimod targets B-cell activating factor, or BAFF, which has been shown to be elevated in a variety of B-cell mediated autoimmune diseases, including IgAN, systemic lupus erythematosus, and others.

We are pleased by the FDAs decision to designate blisibimod with orphan drug designation, said Craig Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Anthera. There remains a very... More

Anthera Pharmaceuticals Provides Business Update and Reports 2017 Second Quarter Financial Results

August 9, 2017 8:30 AM EDT

RESULT, pivotal Phase 3 study of Sollpura began screening patients in the U.S. and EuropeRESULT study approved by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development NetworkBRIGHT, Phase 2 study of blisibimod in IgA Nephropathy remains on track to report topline data in Q3Executed equity purchase agreement for the sale of up to $10 million in common stock at the Companys discretionReceived extension from Nasdaq to regain listing compliance

HAYWARD, Calif., Aug. 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANTH) today provided a business update and reported financial results for the... More