Tabalumab

Tabalumab (LY 2127399) is an anti-B-cell activating factor (BAFF) human monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and B cell malignancies.[1][2] Tabalumab was developed by Eli Lilly and Company.

Tabalumab
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceHuman
TargetBAFF
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC6518H10008N1724O2032S38
Molar mass146252.08 g·mol−1
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A phase III clinical trial for rheumatoid arthritis was halted in Feb 2013.[3] In September 2014, a second phase III trial focussing on treating systemic lupus erythematosus, was terminated early as the study failed to meet its primary endpoint.[4]

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Now dropped by Lilly due to lack of efficacy.


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