Kissei Pharmaceutical’s selective C5a receptor antagonist Tavneos Capsules (avacopan) hit the Japan market on June 6 for the treatment of microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). The drug is a first-in-class oral agent originated by US drug maker…
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