Ruplizumab
Alternative Names: 5c8; 5c8 humanised monoclonal antibody; Anti-CD154 monoclonal antibody; Anti-CD40 ligand antibody; Anti-CD40 ligand monoclonal antibody; Anti-CD40 ligand monoclonal antibody 5c8; Anti-gp39 monoclonal antibody - Biogen; Antova; BG 9588; CD40 ligand monoclonal antibody - Biogen; hu5c8; Humanised CD40 ligand antibody/5c8; T cell-B cell activation molecule; T-BAMLatest Information Update: 07 Mar 2007
At a glance
- Originator Biogen
- Class Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action CD40 ligand 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 Autoimmune disorders; Haemophilia A; Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura; Multiple sclerosis; Renal transplant rejection; Systemic lupus erythematosus