Obexelimab - Zenas Biopharma
Alternative Names: AMG 729; Humanised Fc-engineered monoclonal antibody against CD19 - Xencor; XmAb® 5871Latest Information Update: 11 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator Xencor
- Developer Xencor; Zenas BioPharma
- Class Antirheumatics; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action B cell inhibitors; Fc gamma receptor IIB antagonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Autoimmune disorders
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Immunoglobulin G4-related disease; Multiple sclerosis
- Phase II Systemic lupus erythematosus
- No development reported Autoimmune disorders
- Discontinued Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia; Rheumatoid arthritis
Most Recent Events
- 09 Feb 2026 Efficacy and adverse events data from a Phase I/II MoonStone study in Multiple sclerosis released by Zenas BioPharma
- 05 Jan 2026 Zenas BioPharma announces intention to submit Biologics License Application (BLA) to US FDA for Immunoglobulin G4 related disease (Prevention) in the second quarter of 2026 (SC)
- 05 Jan 2026 Zenas BioPharma announces intention to submit Marketing Authorization Application to the EMA for Immunoglobulin G4 related disease (Prevention) in the second half of year 2026 (SC)