Zanolimumab

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Emergent BioSolutions Acquires Rights Of Zanolimumab From TenX Biopharma

Zanolimumab
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceHuman
TargetCD4
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Molar mass147 kDa
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Zanolimumab (expected trade name HuMax-CD4[1]) is a human monoclonal antibody and an immunosuppressive drug. It is being developed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, melanoma,[2] cutaneous and peripheral T-cell lymphoma.[3][4] The drug is currently undergoing Phase II trials.[5]

References

  1. ^ Genmab initiates Phase II Study with HuMax-CD4
  2. ^ 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". Retrieved 6 November 2011.