Fezakinumab
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Type | Whole antibody |
Target | IL-22 |
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Formula | C6408H9873N1706O2016S44 |
Molar mass | 144479.04 g·mol−1 |
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Fezakinumab is a human monoclonal antibody against interleukin-22,[1] designed for the treatment of psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.[2]
Research and development
Wyeth discovered and initially developed the drug, and clinical development continued after that company was acquired by Pfizer. Fezakinumab, in combination with methotrexate, completed a phase II trial in rheumatoid arthritis,[3] but data was not released. A small phase II trial of fezakinumab showed significant improvement in the Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) score for patients with severe atopic dermatitis.[4]
References
- ^ "Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council: Fezakinumab" (PDF). American Medical Association. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-04. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Living Medical eTextbook - Rheumatology - Projects In Knowledge - Rheumatoid Arthritis Edition Table of Contents - Emerging Parenteral Biologic Therapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis". Lmt.projectsinknowledge.com. p. 4. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ^ Richardson, Brian. "Atopic dermatitis: fezakinumab shows benefit in severe disease". quantiamd.univadis.com. Aptus Health. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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