Tefibazumab
Monoclonal antibody
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Tefibazumab (named Aurexis but not approved) is a humanized monoclonal antibody for the treatment of severe infections with Staphylococcus aureus. Possible indications include the treatment of S. aureus in a phase 2a patients with cystic fibrosis[1] and of methicillin-resistant S. aureus.[2]
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| Type | Whole antibody |
| Source | Humanized (from mouse) |
| Target | Clumping factor A |
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| Trade names | Aurexis |
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| Formula | C6548H10122N1730O2034S44 |
| Molar mass | 147035.72 g·mol−1 |
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It was developed by Inhibitex.[3]
See also
- MSCRAMM (microbial surface components recognizing adhesive matrix molecules)
