Drug Profile
Anti-interleukin-8 monoclonal antibody
Alternative Names: ABX-IL8; Anti-IL-8 antibodyLatest Information Update: 05 Apr 2006
Price :
$50
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At a glance
- Originator XenoTech LLC
- Developer Abgenix; XenoTech
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antineoplastics; Antipsoriatics; Antirheumatics; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action Angiogenesis inhibitors; Interleukin 8 inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Inflammation; Inflammatory bowel diseases; Malignant melanoma; Psoriasis; Rheumatoid arthritis
Most Recent Events
- 03 Apr 2006 Abgenix has been acquired and merged into Amgen
- 02 Dec 2004 A study has been added to the adverse events and Respiratory Tract Disorders therapeutic trials sections
- 22 Mar 2004 ABX-IL8 is available for licensing in the indication of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (http://www.abgenix.com)