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In September 2022 Otsuka received European Commission approval for Lupkynis as a treatment for active LN in EU member countries. Otsuka subsequently received approval for Lupkynis in Japan in Septermber this year.
In t1xbet 후기 U.S., Aurinia received FDA marketing approval in January 2021 for Lupkynis as a treatment for active LN in adults.
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