Ligelizumab

Ligelizumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized (from mouse)
Target IGHE
Clinical data
ATC code none
Identifiers
CAS Number 1322627-61-1
ChemSpider none
Chemical and physical data
Formula C6534H10000N1716O2038S44
Molar mass 146.6 kDa

Ligelizumab (INN) is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of severe asthma and chronic spontaneous urticaria.[1] It binds to IGHE an acts as an immunomodulator.[2]

This drug was developed by Novartis Pharma AG.

References

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