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Alefacept

Generic Name
Alefacept
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
222535-22-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
ELK3V90G6C
Background

Immunosuppressive dimeric fusion protein that consists of the extracellular CD2-binding portion of the human leukocyte function antigen-3 (LFA-3) linked to the Fc (hinge, CH2 and CH3 domains) portion of human IgG1. Produced by CHO cells, mW is 91.4 kD.

Indication

As an immunosuppressive drug, Alefacept can be used for treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis

Alefacept in Patients With Severe Scalp Alopecia Areata

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Alopecia Areata
Interventions
First Posted Date
2005-09-14
Last Posted Date
2019-05-22
Lead Sponsor
University of Minnesota
Target Recruit Count
45
Registration Number
NCT00167102
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Alefacept Mechanism of Action in Psoriasis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Psoriasis
First Posted Date
2005-09-08
Last Posted Date
2008-08-07
Lead Sponsor
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Target Recruit Count
9
Registration Number
NCT00150982
Locations
🇺🇸

UMDNJ Clinical Research Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

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