Anthera Pharmaceuticals. announced the completion of dosing in the randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, Phase 2 BRIGHT-SC study of blisibimod in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN). After Week 24, patients were given the opportunity to continue blinded treatment for up to 104 weeks, discontinue treatment but continue to be followed, or discontinue from the study. Most patients, 42 of 57, completed at least 60 weeks of evaluation and 21 completed assessments through at least 104 weeks. Anthera anticipates reporting top-line data in third quarter. Interim analyses of blisibimod, conducted by an independent statistician once all ongoing patients had completed Week 24 and 48, demonstrated a consistent slowing of proteinuria progression and significant pharmacological effects on B cells and serum immunoglobulins. Patients, investigators, and the sponsor have remained blinded as to treatment assignment.