Perakizumab

Perakizumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized (from mouse)
Target IL17A
Identifiers
CAS Number 89957-37-9
ATC code None
ChemSpider none
Chemical data
Formula C6454H9964N1718O2030S44
Molar mass 145.4 kg/mol

Perakizumab (INN) is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of arthritis.[1] It binds to IL17A and acts as an immunomodulator.[2]

This drug was developed by Genentech/Roche.

References

  1. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Perakizumab, American Medical Association.
  2. World Health Organization (2012). "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 107" (PDF). WHO Drug Information 26 (2).


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