Fasinumab

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Fasinumab
Monoclonal antibody
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Source Human
Target HNGF
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Formula C6406H9896N1700O2026S46
Molar mass 144618.27 g·mol−1

Fasinumab is a human monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of acute sciatic pain. [1] [2]

This drug was developed in collaboration by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

It is currently at Phase III trials (NCT03245008, NCT02683239, and NCT03161093). [3]

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References

  1. "Fasinumab" (PDF). Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council. American Medical Association.
  2. Tiseo PJ, Ren H, Mellis S (2014). "Fasinumab (REGN475), an antinerve growth factor monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of acute sciatic pain: results of a proof-of-concept study". Journal of Pain Research. 7: 523–530. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S65974 . PMC   4155988 . PMID   25210473.
  3. Oo WM, Hunter DJ (November 2021). "Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) Inhibitors and Related Agents for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Comprehensive Review". BioDrugs. 35 (6): 611–641. doi:10.1007/s40259-021-00504-8. PMID   34807432. S2CID   244509341.