Identification
- Generic Name
- Meplazumab
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB16465
- Background
Meplazumab is a humanized anti-CD147 antibody being investigated as an add-on therapy in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.
- Type
- Biotech
- Groups
- Investigational
- Biologic Classification
- Protein Based Therapies
Monoclonal antibody (mAb) - Protein Chemical Formula
- Not Available
- Protein Average Weight
- Not Available
- Sequences
- Not Available
- Synonyms
- Not Available
- External IDs
- PMZ-201501
- PMZ201501
Pharmacology
- Indication
Not Available
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Not Available
- Mechanism of action
Meplazumab is an anti-CD147 antibody, which is a recepor on host cells for viruses such as SARS-CoV2. Meplazumab's inhibition of CD147 binding to the spike proteins of viruses is thought to inhibit their entry.
- Absorption
Not Available
- Volume of distribution
Not Available
- Protein binding
Not Available
- Metabolism
- Not Available
- Route of elimination
Not Available
- Half-life
Not Available
- Clearance
Not Available
- Adverse Effects
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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.Not Available
- Food Interactions
- Not Available
Products
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- Ketantin
Categories
- 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
- Not Available
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- 0EL07E29VQ
- CAS number
- Not Available
References
- General References
- Ulrich H, Pillat MM: CD147 as a Target for COVID-19 Treatment: Suggested Effects of Azithromycin and Stem Cell Engagement. Stem Cell Rev Rep. 2020 Jun;16(3):434-440. doi: 10.1007/s12015-020-09976-7. [Article]
- Lythgoe MP, Middleton P: Ongoing Clinical Trials for the Management of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2020 Jun;41(6):363-382. doi: 10.1016/j.tips.2020.03.006. Epub 2020 Apr 9. [Article]
- External Links
- Not Available
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials
Phase Status Purpose Conditions Count 3 Completed Treatment Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) / Post-Covid 19 1 3 Suspended Treatment Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) 1 3 Withdrawn Treatment Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) 1 2 Not Yet Recruiting Treatment Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) / Malaria 1 2, 3 Completed Treatment Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) 2
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- Not Available
- Dosage Forms
- Not Available
- Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
- Not Available
Properties
- State
- Not Available
- Experimental Properties
- Not Available
Drug created at January 21, 2021 01:43 / Updated at January 24, 2021 06:04