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ArticleUnited European gastroenterology journal2026

Induction and Prolonged Induction With Mirikizumab in Ulcerative Colitis-A Prospective, Real-World Study From the Sicilian Network for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (SN-IBD).

Giuseppe Costantino, Anna Viola, Andrea Iuculano, Fabio Salvatore Macaluso, Raffaele Li Voti, Maria Cappello, Chiara Antoci, Concetta Ferracane, Morena Sciuto, Domenico Catarella and 15 more

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25 authors.

Giuseppe CostantinoIBD Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Anna ViolaIBD Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1733-6489
Andrea IuculanoIBD Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Fabio Salvatore MacalusoIBD Unit, Villa Sofia-Cervello Hospital, Palermo, Italy.
Raffaele Li VotiIBD Unit, Villa Sofia-Cervello Hospital, Palermo, Italy.
Maria CappelloGastroenterology and Hepatology Section, PROMISE, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9634-4304
Chiara AntociGastroenterology and Hepatology Section, PROMISE, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Concetta FerracaneGastroenterology Unit, AOU Policlinico San Marco, Catania, Italy.
Morena SciutoGastroenterology Unit, AOU Policlinico San Marco, Catania, Italy.
Domenico CatarellaGastroenterology Unit, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, Catania, Italy.
Stefanie ParisiGastroenterology Unit, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, Catania, Italy.
Filippo MocciaroGastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, ARNAS Civico-Di Cristina-Benfratelli Hospital, Palermo, Italy.
Barbara ScrivoGastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, ARNAS Civico-Di Cristina-Benfratelli Hospital, Palermo, Italy.
Maria Emanuela DistefanoIBD Unit, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy.
Roberto VassalloGastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, A.O. Buccheri la Ferla Fatebenefratelli, Palermo, Italy.
Maria Giovanna MinissaleGastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, A.O. Buccheri la Ferla Fatebenefratelli, Palermo, Italy.
Giuseppe ScalisiGastroenterology Unit, ASP CT-PO Paternò, Paternò, Italy.
Serena GarufiGastroenterology Unit, ASP CT-PO Paternò, Paternò, Italy.
Sofia RaoGastroenterology Unit, S Antonio Abate Hospital, Erice, Italy.
Stefano MuscarellaGastroenterology Unit, S Antonio Abate Hospital, Erice, Italy.
Vincenza TortorellaGastroenterology Unit, A.O.O.R. Papardo Piemonte, Messina, Italy.
Emiliano GiangrecoGastroenterology Unit, Guzzardi Hospital, Vittoria, Italy.
Marco MuscianisiIBD Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Ambrogio OrlandoIBD Unit, Villa Sofia-Cervello Hospital, Palermo, Italy.
Walter FriesIBD Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMirikizumab (MIRI), an IgG4 monoclonal antibody targeting IL-23 p19, was recently licensed for ulcerative colitis (UC). Most available data come from the pivotal trials, but real-life data are scant. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of MIRI in a real-world setting.

methodsUC patients from 12 centres of the SN-IBD were prospectively enrolled. The primary endpoints were clinical response, steroid-free remission (SFR), and reduction of urgency at week 12 and at week 24. As secondary endpoint, the need for prolonged induction was considered. All patients received 3 infusions at monthly intervals of 300 mg MIRI; in case of inadequate response, the induction period was prolonged. Urgency was determined by means of the Urgency Numerical Rating Scale (UNRS).

resultsOne hundred and five patients were included. Previous failures to 2 or more lines of advanced therapies were present in 74% of patients. At week 12, 24% of patients achieved a clinical response and 53% achieved SFR. At week 24 (n = 71), the rates were 20% and 68%, respectively. The median urgency score decreased from 6 at baseline to 2 at week 12 and to 1 at week 24 (p < 0.001, both). Prolonged induction was necessary to half of patients. Adverse events were reported in 5% of patients. Treatment failures occurred in 14 patients (13%).

conclusionsOur real-life study confirmed the short-term effectiveness and safety of MIRI in patients with UC especially in relieving bowel urgency. The flexible induction schedule allows an additional gain in response and remission.

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Antibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedColitis, UlcerativeAdultAgedFemaleHumansInduction ChemotherapyInterleukin-23 Subunit p19MaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRemission InductionTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedInterleukin-23 Subunit p19mirikizumabanti IL‐23 p19 agentsbiological therapiesbowel urgencyeffectivenessulcerative colitis

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PMCPMC13282687

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