InflaRx N.V. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to discovering and developing novel inhibitors leveraging C5a technology, primarily operating in Germany and the United States. The company's focus on C5a stems from its critical role as an inflammatory mediator implicated in the progression of various autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its primary product candidate, vilobelimab, is an innovative, first-in-class anti-C5a monoclonal antibody delivered intravenously. Vilobelimab has progressed through several clinical stages for multiple indications: It has successfully completed a Phase III clinical trial for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a rare, chronic, and debilitating systemic inflammatory skin condition. It is currently undergoing Phase II trials for anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibody associated vasculitis (AAV), a rare and life-threatening autoimmune disorder, and for PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor resistant/refractory locally advanced or metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). An exploratory Phase IIa study is also underway for pyoderma gangraenosum (PG), a chronic inflammatory skin disorder. Beyond its lead candidate, InflaRx is also advancing INF904, an oral, small molecule drug candidate targeting undisclosed chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, and IFX002, which is in preclinical development for chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions. Strategic collaborations include a co-development agreement with Beijing Defengrei Biotechnology Co. Ltd. and a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Merck & Co. Inc. Established in 2007, the company, initially known as Fireman B.V., officially became InflaRx N.V. in 2017. It maintains its headquarters in Jena, Germany, with operations extending to the United States.
InflaRx to Present Late-Breaking Pre-clinical Data on Izicopan at Kidney Week 2026
InflaRx was selected for a late-breaking poster session at the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week 2026 in Denver, presenting data on izicopan in kidney disease models.
Izicopan is an oral second-generation C5aR1 antagonist that achieved ≥90% blockade of C5a-induced neutrophil activation over 14 days and was well tolerated in first-in-human and Phase 2a testing, including in hidradenitis suppurativa and chronic spontaneous urticaria.
The company is planning development of izicopan in ANCA-associated vasculitis and additional renal indications; the poster itself recaps existing data rather than disclosing new results.