The primary measure of response was change in PASI scores between Day 0 and Day 84. The most commonly observed adverse events were headache, rhinitis and other aches and pains. Many patients require long-term therapy to treat its symptoms. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriasis occurs when new skin cells grow abnormally, resulting in inflamed, swollen, and scaly patches of skin where the old skin has not shed quickly enough. Psoriasis can be limited to a few plaques or can involve moderate to extensive areas of skin, appearing most commonly on the scalp, knees, elbows and trunk.
Psoriasis can be a physically and emotionally painful condition.
It often results in physical limitations and disfigurement. Managing the daily care of the disease can be a significant burden to patients. Although it is highly visible, psoriasis is not a contagious disease. There is no known cure. XOMA XOMA develops and manufactures antibody and other protein biopharmaceuticals for disease targets that include immunological and inflammatory disorders, infectious diseases and cancer.