Antova Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Antova is a humanized monoclonal antibody used as an immunosuppressive drug and is a component of Antova.
| Trade Name | Antova |
| Generic | Ruplizumab |
| Ruplizumab Other Names | Ruplizumab |
| Type | |
| Groups | Investigational |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Investigated for use/treatment in thrombocytopenia, systemic lupus erythematosus, transplant (rejection), blood (blood forming organ disorders, unspecified), and multiple sclerosis.
How Antova works
Antova is an anti-CD40L monoclonal antibody. The binding of CD40 to its ligand, CD40L, is a critical element in T cell activation. In systemic lupus erythematosus, CD40L is over-expressed on T cells, B cells, and monocytes.
