Satralizumab

Satralizumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized (from mouse)
Target interleukin 6 receptor
Clinical data
Synonyms SA237
ATC code
  • none
Identifiers
CAS Number
UNII
Chemical and physical data
Formula C6340H9776N1684O2022S46
Molar mass 143.4 g/mol

Satralizumab (SA237, formerly sapelizumab) (INN[1]) is a monoclonal antibody that is being investigated for neuromyelitis optica[2].

This drug is being developed by Chugai Pharma in conjunction with Roche. As of 2018, satralizumab is undergoing Phase III trials.

References

  1. World Health Organization (2015). "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 114" (PDF). WHO Drug Information. 29 (4).
  2. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Satralizumab, American Medical Association.
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