Bimagrumab

Bimagrumab (BYM338) is a human monoclonal antibody developed by Novartis to treat pathological muscle loss and weakness. On August 20, 2013 it was announced that bimagrumab was granted breakthrough therapy designation for sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM) by US Food and Drug Administration.[1]

Bimagrumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type?
SourceHuman
TargetACVR2B
Clinical data
Other namesBYM338
ATC code
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CAS Number
ChemSpider
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UNII
KEGG
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC6306H9732N1684O1990S46
Molar mass142451.78 g·mol−1

In 2014 Bimagrumab was entering Phase II development, with some research indicating clinical effects.[2] In 2016, Novartis intends to apply for FDA approval to treat sIBM patients with bimagrumab.[3]

April 2016 Novartis said that its “breakthrough” drug bimagrumab failed a Phase IIb/III study for sporadic inclusion body myositis.[4]

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