Title: Efalizumab
CAS Registry Number: 214745-43-4
CAS Name: Anti-(human CD11a (antigen)) immunoglobulin G1 (human-mouse monoclonal hu1124 g1-chain) disulfide with human-mouse monoclonal hu1124 light chain, dimer
Synonyms: hu1124
Trademarks: Raptiva (Genentech); Xanelim (Genentech)
Literature References: Humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody directed against the CD11a subunit of lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1). Inhibits lymphocyte activation, migration and adhesion to endothelial cells. Prepn: P. M. Jardieu, L. G. Presta,
WO 9823761;
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Therap-Cat: Antipsoriatic; immunosuppressant.
Keywords: Antipsoriatic.