Introduction: Belimumab is a recombinant human immunoglobulin G1λ monoclonal antibody indicated as an intravenous (IV) 10 mg/kg and subcutaneous (SC) 200-mg dose for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Belimumab 10 mg/kg IV has been approved for the treatment of patients with SLE in China. This phase 1 study investigated the pharmacokinetics (PK), safety, and tolerability of belimumab 200 mg SC and the approved IV formulation in a healthy Chinese population.
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