Chemistry:Rinucumab

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Short description: Monoclonal antibody
Rinucumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type?
SourceHuman
Targetplatelet-derived growth factor receptor beta
Clinical data
Other namesREGN2176
ATC code
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CAS Number
ChemSpider
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC6472H9974N1710O2022S38
Molar mass145309.21 g·mol−1

Rinucumab (REGN2176) is a monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration.[1][2]

This drug was developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

References

  1. "Rinucumab". Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council. American Medical Association. http://www.ama-assn.org/resources/doc/usan/x-pub/rinucumab.pdf. 
  2. "Emerging vascular endothelial growth factor antagonists to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration". Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs 22 (3): 235–246. September 2017. doi:10.1080/14728214.2017.1362390. PMID 28756707.