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Ketantin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Ketantin is a humanized anti-CD147 antibody being investigated as an add-on therapy in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.

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Trade Name Ketantin
Generic Meplazumab
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Groups Investigational
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Last Updated: January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am
   

How Ketantin works

Ketantin is an anti-CD147 antibody, which is a recepor on host cells for viruses such as SARS-CoV2. Ketantin's inhibition of CD147 binding to the spike proteins of viruses is thought to inhibit their entry.

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