Relfovetmab
Veterinary medication
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Relfovetmab, sold under the brand name Portela, is a felinized monoclonal antibody for the alleviation of pain associated with osteoarthritis in cats.[3] Relfovetmab targets nerve growth factor.[3] Nerve growth factor binds to TrkA receptors located on immune cells to elicit the release of additional proinflammatory mediators, including nerve growth factor itself.[2] These inflammatory mediators lead to further peripheral sensitization involved in pain perception.[2] The inhibition of nerve growth factor was demonstrated to provide relief from pain associated with osteoarthritis.[2]
| Monoclonal antibody | |
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| Type | Whole antibody |
| Target | Nerve growth factor (NGF) |
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| Trade names | Portela |
| Other names | ZTS-00084768 |
| Routes of administration | Subcutaneous |
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| Formula | C6580H10118N1760O2038S46 |
| Molar mass | 147964.37 g·mol−1 |
Relfovetmab was authorized for veterinary use in the European Union in October 2025,[4] and in Canada in December 2025.[5]
Medical uses
Society and culture
Legal status
In September 2025, the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products of the European Medicines Agency adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorization for the veterinary medicinal product Portela, solution for injection, intended for cats.[2] The applicant for this veterinary medicinal product is Zoetis Belgium.[2] Relfovetmab was authorized for veterinary use in the European Union in October 2025.[4]
Relfovetmab was authorized for veterinary use in Canada in December 2025.[5]
Names
Relfovetmab is the international nonproprietary name.[7]
