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Siplizumab

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Type
  
Whole antibody

Target
  
CD2

CAS Number
  
288392-69-8

Source
  
Humanized (from rat)

ATC code
  
none

ChemSpider
  
none

How to pronounce siplizumab


Siplizumab (MEDI-507) is a novel monoclonal antibody with a human IgG1, kappa directed to CD2. The agent has shown potent immunomodulatory effects, selectively suppressing the function of T and NK cells, and is currently being tested as a possible treatment for psoriasis and in the prevention of graft-versus-host disease.

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