Simtuzumab

Simtuzumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized
Target LOXL2
Identifiers
CAS Number 1318075-13-6
ATC code None
IUPHAR/BPS 8412
ChemSpider none
Chemical data
Formula C6558H10134N1736O2037S50
Molar mass 147.5 kg/mol

Simtuzumab (INN; formerly GS 6624) is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of fibrosis.[1] It binds to LOXL2 and acts as an immunomodulator.[2]

References

  1. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Simtuzumab, 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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