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Foralumab
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceHuman
TargetCD3 epsilon
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Foralumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds to CD3 epsilon.[1] Also called TZLS-401, it is currently in clinical development by Tiziana Life Sciences for treatment of Crohn's disease and other autoimmune diseases.[2] However foralumab did not show efficacy for Crohn's disease.[3]

It is currently in clinical development by Tiziana Life Sciences for treatment of secondary progressive Multiple sclerosis.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ World Health Organization (2010). "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 103" (PDF). WHO Drug Information.
  2. ^ "Foralumab". Tiziana Life Sciences plc.
  3. ^ Giuffrida P, Di Sabatino A (September 2020). "Targeting T cells in inflammatory bowel disease". Pharmacological Research. 159: 105040. doi:10.1016/j.phrs.2020.105040. PMID 32585338.
  4. ^ Wexler M. "2nd SPMS Patient Sees Clinical Gains With Foralumab Treatment". Multiple Sclerosis News Today. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Intranasal Foralumab Provides Neuroimaging and Clinical Improvements in Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis". practicalneurology. Retrieved 6 August 2022.