Chemistry:Zanolimumab

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Short description: Human monoclonal antibody
Zanolimumab
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceHuman
TargetCD4
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Molar mass147 kg/mol
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Zanolimumab is an investigational human monoclonal antibody and an immunosuppressive drug.[1] It was developed with the goal of treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, melanoma,[2] cutaneous and peripheral T-cell lymphoma.[3][4] Development of the drug was ultimately discontinued with termination of all trials.[5]

References

  1. "Zanolimumab, a human monoclonal antibody targeting CD4 in the treatment of mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome". Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy 8 (12): 1929–39. December 2008. doi:10.1517/14712590802528696. PMID 18990079. 
  2. "TenX BioPharma". http://www.tenxbiopharma.com/development.shtml. 
  3. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Zanolimumab, American Medical Association.
  4. Clinical trial number NCT00042406 for "Trial With HuMax-CD4 in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Failing Treatment With Methotrexate and a TNF-Alpha Blocker" at ClinicalTrials.gov
  5. "Status of clinical trials for Zanolimumab". http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/intervention=Zanolimumab.