Bempikibart (ADX-914) is a human anti-IL-7Rα antibody that blocks the IL-7 and TSLP pathways, which have been implicated in driving T cell-mediated pathological processes in autoimmune diseases.
The policy announced by Commissioner Martin A. Makary, MD, will not preclude employees of regulated companies from presenting their views to committees, and rare exceptions will be allowed.
The recombinant vaccine, under the brand name Vimkunya, is recommended for persons age 12 and older who are traveling to a country or territory where there is a chikungunya outbreak.