Overview

This is a multi-center study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, PD, and clinical activity of itolizumab (EQ001) in subjects with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with or without Active Proliferative Lupus Nephritis

Eligibility

Type A Cohort Key Inclusion Criteria:

1. Is male or female, age ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years
2. Has previously been documented to have met or currently meets Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) and/or American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for SLE
3. Received at least 1 immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory treatment for SLE at any time in the past or currently
4. Has documented elevation of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) in the past or during Screening
5. Restricted SLE treatments are stable and/or washed out
6. During Screening, has adequate hematologic function

Type B Cohort Key Inclusion Criteria:

1. Is male or female, age ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years
2. Meets SLICC and/or ACR criteria for SLE
3. Kidney biopsy with a histologic diagnosis of LN Classes III or IV (+/- V)
4. Has a urine protein to creatinine ratio of > 1000 mg/g
5. Requires induction treatment due to newly diagnosed LN or relapsing/flaring disease.
6. During Screening has adequate hematologic function
7. Restricted SLE treatments are stable and/or washed out
8. Most recent eGFR ≥ 40 mL/min/1.73m2
9. Has evidence of serologic activity during Screening

Key Exclusion Criteria:

1. Acute or chronic infections requiring systemic antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral therapy
2. Positive for hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or HIV
3. Active TB or a positive TB test