Simtuzumab

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Simtuzumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized
Target LOXL2
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Chemical and physical data
Formula C6558H10134N1736O2037S50
Molar mass 147492.33 g·mol−1

Simtuzumab (INN; formerly GS 6624) is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of fibrosis. [1] It binds to LOXL2 and acts as an immunomodulator. [2] In January 2016, Gilead Sciences terminated its Phase 2 clinical study in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) due to lack of efficacy. [3] [4]

References

  1. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Simtuzumab, American Medical Association .
  2. World Health Organization (2012). "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 107" (PDF). WHO Drug Information. 26 (2).
  3. "Gilead Terminates Phase 2 Study of Simtuzumab in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis". Gilead. 5 January 2016.
  4. Chen W, Yang A, Jia J, Popov YV, Schuppan D, You H (August 2020). "Lysyl Oxidase (LOX) Family Members: Rationale and Their Potential as Therapeutic Targets for Liver Fibrosis". Hepatology. 72 (2): 729–741. doi:10.1002/hep.31236. PMID   32176358.