Obexelimab - Zenas Biopharma
Alternative Names: AMG 729; Humanised Fc-engineered monoclonal antibody against CD19 - Xencor; XmAb® 5871Latest Information Update: 03 Sep 2026
At a glance
- Originator Xencor
- Developer Bristol-Myers Squibb; Xencor; Zenas BioPharma
- Class Antianaemics; Antirheumatics; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action CD19 antigen 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
- Preregistration Immunoglobulin G4-related disease
- Phase III Multiple sclerosis; Systemic lupus erythematosus
- No development reported Autoimmune disorders
- Discontinued Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia; Rheumatoid arthritis
Most Recent Events
- 03 Sep 2026 Phase-III clinical trials in Systemic lupus erythematosus (unspecified route) (Xencor pipeline, September 2026)
- 20 Aug 2026 Planned Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date for Immunoglobulin G4 related disease (Prevention) in USA (SC) is 2027-05-27
- 13 Aug 2026 Preregistration for Immunoglobulin G4 related disease (Prevention) in Japan (SC)