Epratuzumab

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Epratuzumab

Epratuzumab is a humanised anti-CD22 monoclonal antibody under investigation (clinical development phase III) for its efficacy in SLE. CD22 is a B cell specific surface protein that is considered to be involved in B cell function.

Expected indicationSystemic lupus erythematosus
R&D stagePhase 3 ongoing (started in December 2010)
Next milestonePhase 3 results (H1 2014)
Quick facts

Epratuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody. Potential uses may be found inoncology and in treatment of inflammatory autoimmune disorders, such as lupus (SLE).[1][2] The manufacturers in August 2009 announced success in early trials against SLE.[3]

Epratuzumab binds to the glycoprotein CD22 of mature and malignant B-cells.

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