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LJPC-501

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company · Phase 3 active Small molecule

LJPC-501 is a recombinant human C5a receptor antagonist that blocks complement activation and reduces inflammatory cell recruitment.

LJPC-501 is a recombinant human C5a receptor antagonist that blocks complement activation and reduces inflammatory cell recruitment. Used for Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), Sepsis-related conditions.

At a glance

Generic nameLJPC-501
Also known asangiotensin II
SponsorLa Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
Drug classComplement C5a receptor antagonist
TargetC5a receptor (C5aR)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Inflammation
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

LJPC-501 binds to the C5a receptor on immune cells, preventing the potent anaphylatoxin C5a from triggering excessive complement-mediated inflammation. By blocking this pathway, the drug reduces neutrophil activation and recruitment to sites of inflammation, thereby dampening the inflammatory cascade implicated in various acute and chronic conditions.

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