Perakizumab

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Perakizumab
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CAS Number 89957-37-9
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Perakizumab (INN) is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of arthritis.[1] It binds to IL17A and acts as an immunomodulator.[2]

This drug was developed by Genentech/Roche.

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  1. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Perakizumab, American Medical Association.
  2. World Health Organization."International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 107".WHO Drug Information.2012;26(2)Full text.