Envudeucitinib Long-term Data Positioned to Set a New Standard for Plaque Psoriasis Treatment, Delivering Highest Reported PASI 100 Skin Clearance Among Oral Therapies
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Alumis (Nasdaq: ALMS) reported topline 48-week data from the ONWARD3 long-term extension study of investigational oral TYK2 inhibitor envudeucitinib in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. In a non-responder imputation analysis of 773 continuously treated patients, 75% achieved PASI 90 and 54% achieved PASI 100 skin clearance.
According to Alumis, these are the highest reported PASI 100 rates among existing and investigational oral therapies, with approximately 90% and 80% of patients sustaining PASI 90 and PASI 100, respectively. An integrated analysis across 890 patients showed 66% PASI 90 and 47% PASI 100 at 48 weeks. The safety profile remained consistent with prior trials, and the company plans a U.S. NDA submission in 4Q 2026.
Positive
- 54% PASI 100 and 75% PASI 90 at 48 weeks in 773 continuously treated patients (NRI analysis)
- Integrated ONWARD analysis showed 66% PASI 90 and 47% PASI 100 in 890 envudeucitinib-treated patients over 48 weeks
- More than 85% rollover rate with 1,509 patients entering ONWARD3 from ONWARD1/2
- Safety in ONWARD3 remained consistent with ONWARD1/2, with no new safety signals
- Alumis plans to submit a New Drug Application in 4Q 2026 for plaque psoriasis
- Topline data from the LUMUS Phase 2b lupus trial are expected in 3Q 2026
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | Q1 earnings | Positive | -7.2% | Q1 results included psoriasis data, cash metrics, and a planned NDA submission. |
| Mar 19 | Year-end earnings | Negative | -1.3% | Public offering and financial results accompanied clinical milestones and cash runway commentary. |
| Mar 18 | Phase 3 presentation | Positive | -3.0% | Phase 3 psoriasis results were scheduled for a late-breaking oral presentation. |
| Mar 02 | Conference presentation | Neutral | +0.1% | The CEO was scheduled to speak at a healthcare conference. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent favorable psoriasis and clinical updates were followed by negative 24-hour reactions of -7.15% and -3.01% in two comparable events.
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– ONWARD3 data show
– Favorable long-term safety and tolerability profile remained consistent with previously reported data –
– On track to submit a New Drug Application to FDA in 4Q 2026 –
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alumis Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMS), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation targeted therapies for patients with immune-mediated diseases, today announced topline results from the ongoing ONWARD3 long-term extension (LTE) study. Data confirm envudeucitinib delivered leading skin clearance and the highest reported Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 100 response rates among existing and investigational oral therapies. Envudeucitinib is an investigational, next-generation oral TYK2 inhibitor precision-engineered for maximal 24-hour target inhibition.
“Envudeucitinib delivered consistently high rates of skin clearance in the Phase 3 trials, and the long-term data show that the vast majority of patients maintained these strong responses through 48 weeks, with the number of patients achieving completely clear skin continuing to rise over time,” said Dr. Mark Lebwohl, Dean for Clinical Therapeutics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “These data, coupled with a consistent safety profile, suggest that envudeucitinib can deliver the durable, reliable disease control physicians and patients are seeking from an oral therapy.”
A total of 1,509 patients entered ONWARD3 from ONWARD1 or ONWARD2, reflecting a robust rollover rate of >
75% and54% of patients achieved PASI 90 and PASI 100, respectively- Among patients who entered ONWARD3 with PASI 90 and PASI 100 responses, approximately 90% and 80%, respectively, sustained their skin clearance for the reported duration of the extension study
Results from a separate integrated NRI analysis across the ONWARD program (ONWARD1/2 and 3)—evaluating 890 patients originally randomized to envudeucitinib in ONWARD1/2, including those who did not transition into ONWARD3—demonstrated that
Treatment with envudeucitinib in ONWARD3 continued to be well tolerated, with a safety profile consistent with ONWARD1/2 and no new safety signals observed.
“Far too many people with psoriasis remain undertreated or untreated, and without meaningful skin clearance, this systemic disease continues to limit daily life,” said Leah M. Howard, J.D., President and CEO of the National Psoriasis Foundation. “We are excited for the potential of a new oral therapy that may offer the sustained control patients need to get back to living fully. Restoring those everyday moments is part of what real progress looks like.”
“These long-term data, including the robust
Alumis plans to present additional results from the ONWARD program at upcoming medical meetings and to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seeking approval for envudeucitinib for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in the fourth quarter of this year. Topline data from the LUMUS Phase 2b trial of envudeucitinib in systemic lupus erythematosus is expected in the third quarter of 2026.
About the Phase 3 ONWARD Clinical Program
The Phase 3 ONWARD clinical program includes two parallel global, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-comparator-controlled 24-week trials—ONWARD1 (NCT06586112) and ONWARD2 (NCT06588738)—evaluating the efficacy and safety of envudeucitinib in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. More than 1,700 patients were enrolled and randomized 2:1:1 to receive envudeucitinib 40 mg twice daily, placebo, or apremilast.
Patients completing Week 24 of ONWARD1 or ONWARD2 were eligible to enter the ONWARD3 (NCT06846541) study, an ongoing long-term extension study assessing durability, maintenance of response, and long-term safety. In ONWARD3, all patients received open-label envudeucitinib treatment for the first 24 weeks, regardless of their treatment assignment in ONWARD1 and 2. To assess durability and maintenance of response, the first 200 patients achieving PASI 75 at Week 24 in ONWARD3 could enter a 24-week randomized withdrawal period (RWP), in which they were randomized to receive either blinded envudeucitinib or placebo, and reassigned to open-label envudeucitinib upon loss of response or completion of the RWP, whichever occurred first. Patients not entering the randomized withdrawal period continued to receive open-label envudeucitinib treatment. ONWARD3 is designed to provide up to 96 weeks of long-term safety and efficacy data.
About Envudeucitinib
Envudeucitinib is a next-generation, highly selective, oral allosteric inhibitor of tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) precision-engineered for maximal 24-hour TYK2 inhibition to correct immune dysregulation across a range of diseases driven by IL-23, IL-17, and Type I interferon. It is the only TYK2 inhibitor shown to deliver maximal target inhibition over 24 hours in humans, with clinical data demonstrating sustained TYK2 blockade in patients with psoriasis while minimizing off-target binding and effects. Envudeucitinib has been administered with or without food, with no fasting requirement.
Alumis is advancing its clinical development via ONWARD3, an ongoing Phase 3 long-term extension study in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, and LUMUS, a potentially pivotal Phase 2b trial in systemic lupus erythematosus, with topline data anticipated in Q3 2026.
About Plaque Psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease driven by dysregulated IL-23 and IL-17 pathways that cause painful, itchy, scaly patches. It affects more than 8 million adults in the U.S. and often involves high-impact areas such as the scalp, face, hands, feet, and nails, significantly disrupting daily life. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, about one in four patients has moderate-to-severe disease, based on quality-of-life impact and body surface area involved. Many remain inadequately controlled on current oral and topical treatments, underscoring the need for more effective, safe, and durable oral options that address the full burden of disease.
About TYK2 in Immune-Mediated Disease
Tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) is a key immune-signaling enzyme that regulates pathways across innate and adaptive immunity, including the IL-23/IL-17 axis and Type I interferon signaling that drive many high-burden immune-mediated diseases. Selective TYK2 inhibition has been widely validated as an effective, safe, and well-tolerated therapeutic approach. Genomic analyses conducted by Alumis highlight TYK2’s broad therapeutic potential, showing that it contributes to the pathogenesis of roughly 20 immune-driven conditions—including psoriasis, lupus, Sjögren’s disease, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. Additional evidence supports a genetic rationale for TYK2 inhibition in neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases where targeting TYK2 may offer a novel approach to treatment.
About Alumis
Alumis is a late-stage biopharma company developing next-generation targeted therapies with the potential to significantly improve patient health and outcomes across a range of immune-mediated diseases. Leveraging its proprietary data analytics platform and precision approach, Alumis is developing a pipeline of oral tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitors, consisting of envudeucitinib for the treatment of systemic immune-mediated disorders, such as moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and systemic lupus erythematosus, and A-005 for the treatment of neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease. In addition, the pipeline includes several preclinical programs identified through this precision approach. For more information, visit www.alumis.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.
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