Synonyms: VIS-649 | VIS649
Compound class:
Antibody
Comment: Sibeprenlimab (VIS-649) is a fully humanized IgG2κ monoclonal antibody that targets the B-cell growth factor APRIL (TNFSF13) [1,4]. The antibody binds with high affinity to human trimeric APRIL, and potently blocks APRIL binding to its receptors TACI (transmembrane activator and CAML interactor) and BCMA (B-cell maturation antigen). It was developed by Visterra for anti-inflammatory potential.
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References |
1. Lemley KV, Glassock RJ. (2024)
APRIL - Springtime for New IgA Nephropathy Therapy?. N Engl J Med, 390 (1): 80-81. [PMID:38169494] |
2. Mathur M, Barratt J, Chacko B, Chan TM, Kooienga L, Oh KH, Sahay M, Suzuki Y, Wong MG, Yarbrough J et al.. (2024)
A Phase 2 Trial of Sibeprenlimab in Patients with IgA Nephropathy. N Engl J Med, 390 (1): 20-31. [PMID:37916620] |
3. Mathur M, Barratt J, Suzuki Y, Engler F, Pasetti MF, Yarbrough J, Sloan S, Oldach D. (2022)
Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of VIS649 (Sibeprenlimab), an APRIL-Neutralizing IgG2 Monoclonal Antibody, in Healthy Volunteers. Kidney Int Rep, 7 (5): 993-1003. [PMID:35570983] |
4. Myette JR, Kano T, Suzuki H, Sloan SE, Szretter KJ, Ramakrishnan B, Adari H, Deotale KD, Engler F, Shriver Z et al.. (2019)
A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL) targeted antibody is a safe and effective treatment of murine IgA nephropathy. Kidney Int, 96 (1): 104-116. [PMID:31027890] |