Bimagrumab

Bimagrumab (BYM338) is a human monoclonal antibody developed by Novartis to treat pathological muscle loss and weakness. On August 20, 2013, it was announced that bimagrumab had received a breakthrough therapy designation for sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM) by the US Food and Drug Administration.[1]

Bimagrumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type?
SourceHuman
TargetACVR2B
Clinical data
Other namesBYM338
ATC code
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CAS Number
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC6306H9732N1684O1990S46
Molar mass142451.78 g·mol−1

In 2014, Bimagrumab entered Phase II development, with some research indicating clinical effects.[2] Novartis planned to apply in 2016 for FDA approval to treat sIBM patients with bimagrumab.[3]

In April 2016, Novartis announced that bimagrumab had failed a Phase IIb/III study for sporadic inclusion body myositis.[4]

In January 2021, a new study confirmed that treatment with Bimagrumab is safe and effective for treating excess adiposity and metabolic disturbances of adult patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.[5]

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