Afelimomab

Identification

Generic Name
Afelimomab
DrugBank Accession Number
DB04956
Background

Afelimomab (also known as Fab 2 or MAK 195F) is an anti-TNF-α monoclonal antibody. Administration of 195F reduces the concentration of interleukin-6 in patients with sepsis.

Type
Biotech
Groups
Investigational
Biologic Classification
Protein Based Therapies
Monoclonal antibody (mAb)
Protein Structure
Protein Chemical Formula
Not Available
Protein Average Weight
Not Available
Sequences
Not Available
Synonyms
  • Afelimomab
External IDs
  • LU-54107
  • LU54107
  • MAK 195F
  • MAK-195F

Pharmacology

Indication

Investigated for use/treatment in sepsis and septicemia.

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Pharmacodynamics

Afelimomab is the F(ab')2 fragment of a murine anti-TNF-alpha antibody, and has been evaluated in clinical trials in septic patients. The results suggest that the drug is well tolerated, and may be of benefit in certain groups of patients with sepsis. Afelimomab is safe, biologically active, and well tolerated in patients with severe sepsis, reduces 28-day all-cause mortality, and attenuates the severity of organ dysfunction in patients with elevated interleukin-6 levels.

Mechanism of action
TargetActionsOrganism
UTumor necrosis factorNot AvailableHumans
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

44.7 hours

Clearance

Not Available

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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AbataceptThe risk or severity of infection can be increased when Afelimomab is combined with Abatacept.
AbciximabThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Abciximab is combined with Afelimomab.
AbemaciclibThe metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Afelimomab.
AbrocitinibThe metabolism of Abrocitinib can be increased when combined with Afelimomab.
AcalabrutinibThe metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be increased when combined with Afelimomab.
Food Interactions
Not Available

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International/Other Brands
Segard

Categories

ATC Codes
L04AB03 — Afelimomab
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
Not Available
Kingdom
Organic Compounds
Super Class
Organic Acids
Class
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Sub Class
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Direct Parent
Peptides
Alternative Parents
Not Available
Substituents
Not Available
Molecular Framework
Not Available
External Descriptors
Not Available
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
6SC756X51V
CAS number
156227-98-4

References

General References
  1. Vincent JL: Afelimomab. Int J Clin Pract. 2000 Apr;54(3):190-3. [Article]
  2. Gallagher J, Fisher C, Sherman B, Munger M, Meyers B, Ellison T, Fischkoff S, Barchuk WT, Teoh L, Velagapudi R: A multicenter, open-label, prospective, randomized, dose-ranging pharmacokinetic study of the anti-TNF-alpha antibody afelimomab in patients with sepsis syndrome. Intensive Care Med. 2001 Jul;27(7):1169-78. [Article]
PubChem Substance
347909858
Wikipedia
Afelimomab

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
Not Available
Prices
Not Available
Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
Not Available

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Tumor necrosis factor receptor binding
Specific Function
Cytokine that binds to TNFRSF1A/TNFR1 and TNFRSF1B/TNFBR. It is mainly secreted by macrophages and can induce cell death of certain tumor cell lines. It is potent pyrogen causing fever by direct ac...
Gene Name
TNF
Uniprot ID
P01375
Uniprot Name
Tumor necrosis factor
Molecular Weight
25644.15 Da
References
  1. Vincent JL: Afelimomab. Int J Clin Pract. 2000 Apr;54(3):190-3. [Article]

Drug created at October 21, 2007 22:23 / Updated at February 21, 2021 18:51