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Natalizumab (Tysabri).

Authors :
Selewski DT
Shah GV
Segal BM
Rajdev PA
Mukherji SK
Source :
AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology [AJNR Am J Neuroradiol] 2010 Oct; Vol. 31 (9), pp. 1588-90. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Aug 05.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Natalizumab is a humanized IgG4κ monoclonal antibody that is a selective adhesion molecule inhibitor, which prevents adhesion of leukocytes to endothelial cells. It is the first monoclonal antibody approved by the FDA for the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS. This article will review the mechanism of action and clinical role of this agent.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1936-959X
Volume :
31
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20688889
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A2226