This is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single ascending dose phase Ib study in anemic stage 5 chronic kidney disease patients requiring hemodialysis. Eligible subjects will undergo screening assessments and PRS-080#22-DP will be administered by intravenous infusion. The study will consist of 3 dose cohorts of 2 mg/kg, 4 mg/kg, and 8 mg/kg body weight with 8 subjects in each cohort. Using a standard 6+2 design, 6 subjects in each cohort will be randomized to PRS-080#022-DP and 2 subjects in each cohort will be randomized to placebo. The decision to escalate the dose will be based on an interim analysis of clinical safety and safety laboratory data. Safety and tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics as well as potential immunogenicity will be investigated.
