Nipocalimab
Nipocalimab
Definition
A fully human monoclonal antibody that targets the neonatal crystallizable fragment receptor (FcRn), with potential immunomodulating activity. Upon administration, nipocalimab targets and binds to FcRn at the immunoglobulin G (IgG) binding site, thereby preventing the interaction between FcRn and the serum protein IgG. By preventing FcRn/IgG binding, nipocalimab blocks the FcRn-mediated rescue of IgG, enables IgG degradation and prevents IgG-mediated inflammation. IgG plays a key role in many autoimmune diseases and is an important factor in inflammatory processes.
Also known as M 281, M-281, M281, NIPOCALIMAB — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC L04AL03 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C170891 per NCIT
- UNII 87M90CV8NC per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Myasthenia gravis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Musculature | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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