Bermekimab

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Bermekimab
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Routes of administration intravenous
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CAS Number 1401965-15-8
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KEGG D11253


Bermekimab[1] (MABp1, trade name Xilonix) is a human monoclonal antibody of IgG1k isotype targeting Interleukin 1 alpha (IL1A).[2] As of  2017[[Category:Articles containing potentially dated statements from Expression error: Unexpected < operator.]], bermekimab is in phase III clinical trials as an immunotherapy for colorectal cancer[3] and as of September 2018 in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.[4]

Bermekimab is being developed by XBiotech Inc.[5]

References[edit]

  1. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Bermekimab, American Medical Association.
  2. "MABp1, a first-in-class true human antibody targeting interleukin-1α in refractory cancers: an open-label, phase 1 dose-escalation and expansion study".The Lancet Oncology.May 2014;15(6)
    656-66.doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(14)70155-X.Full text.
  3. A Phase III Study of Xilonix in Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer (XCITE)(link). ClinicalTrials.gov. U.S. National Institutes of Health.
  4. A Phase II Study of Bermekimab (MABp1) in Patients With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis(link). ClinicalTrials.gov. U.S. National Institutes of Health.
  5. Xilonix™ True Human™ monoclonal antibody by Xbiotech oncology(link). www.xbiotech.com. XBiotech.