Synonyms: PF-06946860 | PF06946860
Compound class:
Antibody
Comment: Ponsegromab (PF-06946860) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds and neutralises the action of the GDF-15 cytokine. It was designed to inhibit aberrant GDF-15/GDNF family receptor alpha like (GFRAL)-mediated dysregulation of appetite in human diseases, particularly in cancer patients.
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Anti-GDF15 antibodies, compositions and methods of use. Patent number: US11566066B2. Assignee: Pfizer Inc. Priority date: 15/08/2019. Publication date: 31/01/2023. |
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