Study of EQ101 in Adult Subjects With Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata

Key Inclusion Criteria:

1.Subjects have AA, meeting all of the following criteria:

1. Clinical diagnosis of AA with no other aetiology of hair loss ;

2. At least 35% scalp hair loss, as defined by a SALT score ≥ 35, at Screening andBaseline. Approximately 25% of subjects with 35% to <50% scalp hair loss and 25% mayhave AT/AU.

3. Current episode of hair loss lasting > 6 months to < 7 yrs at time of Screening; and

4. No appreciable change in terminal hair regrowth within 6 months of the baselinevisit.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

1. Known history of, or currently experiencing, male pattern androgenetic alopecia orfemale pattern hair loss

2. History of scalp hair transplantation.

3. Other scalp disease that may impact AA assessment or require topical treatment

4. Unwilling to maintain a consistent hair style, including shampoo and hair products,and to refrain from weaves or extensions throughout the course of the study, orshaving of scalp.

5. Use of adhesive or difficult to remove hairpiece or wigs during the study

6. Have undergone significant trauma or major surgery within 8 weeks of the first doseof study drug or considered in imminent need for surgery or with elective surgeryscheduled to occur during the study.

7. Participation in other clinical studies involving investigational drug(s) within 4weeks prior to the baseline visit.

8. Treatment with an oral JAK inhibitor within 6 months prior to the baseline visit.

9. Have previously been treated with an oral JAK inhibitor for AA for at least 12 weekswithout achieving at least a 25% improvement in SALT score.

10. Have been treated with any cell-depleting agents including but not limited torituximab: within 6 months of the baseline visit, or 5 half-lives (if known), oruntil lymphocyte count returns to normal, whichever is longer.

11. Have been treated with any biologics within 12 weeks or 5 half-lives of the baselinevisit, whichever is longer.

12. Have been treated with any oral immune suppressants within 8 weeks of the baselinevisit.

13. Have received intralesional injections of corticosteroid or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the scalp within 6 weeks of the baseline visit.

14. Have used phototherapy, contact sensitisers, contact irritants, or cryotherapywithin 4 weeks of the baseline visit.

15. Have used topical treatments applied to the scalp, eyebrows, or eyelashes (e.g.,corticosteroid cream; JAK inhibitors; medicated shampoo; minoxidil (Rogaine); orherbal hair care that could affect AA) within 4 weeks of the baseline visit.

16. Have current or recent history of clinically significant severe, progressive, oruncontrolled renal, hepatic, haematological, gastrointestinal, metabolic, endocrine,pulmonary, cardiovascular, psychiatric, immunologic/rheumatologic or neurologicdisease; or have any other severe acute or chronic medical or psychiatric conditionor laboratory abnormality

17. Have a known immunodeficiency disorder.

18. History of solid organ or haematological transplantation.

19. History of a lymphoproliferative disease or malignancy, other than adequatelytreated non-melanoma skin cancer or cervical carcinoma with no evidence ofrecurrence.

20. Have active acute or chronic infection

21. Abnormalities in clinical laboratory tests at Screening:

22. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <1.0 × 109/L.

23. Liver function tests ( ALT and AST) >3 x ULN.

24. Total bilirubin >1.5 times ULN (unless isolated Gilbert's syndrome)

25. Serum creatinine >1.5 ULN.