Lampalizumab

Lampalizumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Fab fragment
Source Humanized (from mouse)
Target CFD
Clinical data
Routes of
administration
Intravitreal
ATC code none
Legal status
Legal status
  • Phase 3
Identifiers
CAS Number 1278466-20-8
IUPHAR/BPS 8294
ChemSpider none
Chemical and physical data
Formula C2068H3214N546O676S13
Molar mass 46.96 kg/mol

Lampalizumab (INN) is an antigen-binding fragment of a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of geographic atrophy (atrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium) secondary to age-related macular degeneration. It binds to complement factor D (CFD).[1][2]

Enrollment in Phase 3 clinical trials was initiated in 2014.[3] Phase 3 trials are usually conducted in order to establish the effectiveness of a drug, and compare the results to known alternative treatments.[4]

References

  1. World Health Organization (2012). "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 107" (PDF). WHO Drug Information. 26 (2).
  2. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Lampalizumab, American Medical Association.
  3. Roche starts Phase III trials of lampalizumab, PharmaTimes
  4. What are clinical trial phases?, NIH - US National Library of Medicine.


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