Synonyms: CCX-168 | CCX168 | Tavneos®
avacopan is an approved drug (FDA (2021), EMA (2022))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Avacopan is a small molecule, competitive and orally bioactive antagonist of human C5a1 receptor [1]. It was originally proposed as an alternative to steroid (glucocorticoid) therapy for ANCA-associated vasculitis [3,7]. The evidence confirming C5, C5a and the C5a receptor as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer drug targets was reviewed by Horiuchi and Tsukamoto (2016) [2].
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Avacopan (research code CCX168) was evaluated in clinical trials for efficacy in ANCA-associated vasculitis and C3 glomerulopathy. Phase 2 results in ANCA-associated vasculitis were reported in [4]. This study showed that avacopan safely and effectively replaced high dose glucocorticoid (prednisolone) therapy in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis, which supported progression to Phase 3 trial. The EMA granted orphan designations for avacopan as a treatment for granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis (both 2014), and C3 glomerulopathy (2017). Positive results from Phase 3 (ADVOCATE trial NCT02994927 [6]) led to FDA approval of avacopan as an adjunct (in combination with standard therapy) for the treatment of severe ANCA-associated vasculitis in October 2021. |
Clinical Trials | |||||
Clinical Trial ID | Title | Type | Source | Comment | References |
NCT03301467 | Controlled Trial Evaluating Avacopan in C3 Glomerulopathy | Phase 2 Interventional | ChemoCentryx | ||
NCT02994927 | A Phase 3 Clinical Trial of CCX168 (Avacopan) in Patients With ANCA-Associated Vasculitis | Phase 3 Interventional | ChemoCentryx | 6 | |
NCT01363388 | A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CCX168 in Subjects With ANCA-Associated Vasculitis | Phase 2 Interventional | ChemoCentryx | 4 |