fontolizumab   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 9847

Synonyms: HuZAF
Immunopharmacology Ligand
Compound class: Antibody
Comment: Fontolizumab (HuZAF) is a humanized anti-IFNγ mAb designed for the treatment of auto-immune diseases like Crohn's disease. This antibody is claimed in patent US6329511 [4]. It is one of the novel agents for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases discussed in Baker et al. (2018) [1].
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Summary of Clinical Use Click here for help
Fontolizumab (HuZAF) has completed Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease (NCT00072943). Results showed that fontolizumab was well tolerated by these patients, and effected increased rates of clinical response and remission compared with placebo [2-3]. A Phase 2 trial in rheumatoid arthritis (NCT00281294) was terminated early because the first phase failed to meet the endpoint.
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial ID Title Type Source Comment References
NCT00072943 A Humanized Anti-Interferon-γ Monoclonal Antibody (HuZAF) for Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease Phase 2 Interventional Facet Biotech
NCT00281294 A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Activity of Fontolizumab in Subjects With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Phase 2 Interventional Facet Biotech