Synonyms: 4(1MeW) [2] | POT-4
Compound class:
Peptide
Comment: AL-78898A is an investigational analogue of compstatin [2], which acts as an irreversible inhibitor of complement component 3 (C3). C3 inhibitors are being actively investigated for clinical potential in inflammatory and degenerative diseases [1].
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Bioactivity Comments |
Binds C3b with an equilibrium dissociation constant (KD) of 10.3nM and inhibits complement (in a complement inhibition ELISA) with an IC50 of 132nM [2]. |