Etrolizumab

Etrolizumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized (from rat)
Target β7 subunit of α4β7 and αEβ7 integrin heterodimers
Identifiers
CAS Number 1044758-60-2 N
ATC code none
IUPHAR/BPS 8407
ChemSpider none
UNII I2A72G2V3J YesY
Chemical data
Formula C6396H9874N1702O2010S42
Molar mass 144.1 kg/mol
 NYesY (what is this?)  (verify)

Etrolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.[1]

Etrolizumab was developed by Genentech.

Etrolizumab has been shown to induce remission in up to 21% Ulcerative Colitis in a set of clinical trials conducted between 2011 and 2012.[2]

References

  1. "Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council: Etrolizumab" (PDF). American Medical Association.
  2. Clark, Brian. "Etrolizumab is a Promising Drug to Cause Remission in Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis". Human Data Project. Human Data Project. Retrieved 28 March 2016.


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