Perakizumab

Perakizumab
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceHumanized (from mouse)
TargetIL17A
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FormulaC6454H9964N1718O2030S44
Molar mass145515.34 g·mol−1

Perakizumab (INN) is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of arthritis.[1] It binds to IL17A and acts as an immunomodulator.[2]

This drug was developed by Genentech/Roche.

  1. ^ Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Perakizumab, 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).