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Basiliximab

Generic Name
Basiliximab
Brand Names
Simulect
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
179045-86-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
9927MT646M

Overview

A recombinant chimeric (murine/human) monoclonal antibody (IgG1k) that functions as an immunosuppressive agent, specifically binding to and blocking the interleukin-2 receptor a-chain (IL-2R alpha, also known as CD25 antigen) on the surface of activated T-lymphocytes. It is a 144 kDa glycoprotein obtained from fermentation of an established mouse myeloma cell line genetically engineered to express plasmids containing the human heavy and light chain constant region genes and mouse heavy and light chain variable region genes encoding the RFT5 antibody that binds selectively to the IL-2R alpha.

Background

A recombinant chimeric (murine/human) monoclonal antibody (IgG1k) that functions as an immunosuppressive agent, specifically binding to and blocking the interleukin-2 receptor a-chain (IL-2R alpha, also known as CD25 antigen) on the surface of activated T-lymphocytes. It is a 144 kDa glycoprotein obtained from fermentation of an established mouse myeloma cell line genetically engineered to express plasmids containing the human heavy and light chain constant region genes and mouse heavy and light chain variable region genes encoding the RFT5 antibody that binds selectively to the IL-2R alpha.

Indication

For prophylactic treatment of kidney transplant rejection

Associated Conditions

  • Rejection Acute Renal

FDA Approved Products

Simulect
Manufacturer:Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:20 mg in 5 mL
Approved: 2019/12/05
NDC:0078-0331
Simulect
Manufacturer:Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Route:INTRAVENOUS
Strength:10 mg in 2.5 mL
Approved: 2019/12/05
NDC:0078-0393

Singapore Approved Products

SIMULECT FOR INJECTION 20 mg/vial
Manufacturer:NOVARTIS PHARMA STEIN AG, NOVARTIS PHARMA AG, Takeda Austria GmbH, DELPHARM DIJON
Form:INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
Strength:20 mg/vial
Online:Yes
Approved: 1998/11/19
Approval:SIN10441P

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