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Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran)

Cinnagen · Phase 3 active Biologic

Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) is a CD20-targeting monoclonal antibody Biologic drug developed by Cinnagen. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, Primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Also known as: Xacrel®.

Ocrelizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets and depletes CD20-positive B cells.

Ocrelizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets and depletes CD20-positive B cells. Used for Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, Primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

At a glance

Generic nameOcrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran)
Also known asXacrel®
SponsorCinnagen
Drug classCD20-targeting monoclonal antibody
TargetCD20
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

By binding to CD20, ocrelizumab induces antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity and complement-dependent cytotoxicity, leading to the depletion of B cells. This mechanism is thought to be beneficial in treating autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran)

What is Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran)?

Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) is a CD20-targeting monoclonal antibody drug developed by Cinnagen, indicated for Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, Primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

How does Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) work?

Ocrelizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets and depletes CD20-positive B cells.

What is Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) used for?

Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) is indicated for Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, Primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

Who makes Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran)?

Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) is developed by Cinnagen (see full Cinnagen pipeline at /company/cinnagen).

Is Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) also known as anything else?

Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) is also known as Xacrel®.

What drug class is Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) in?

Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) belongs to the CD20-targeting monoclonal antibody class. See all CD20-targeting monoclonal antibody drugs at /class/cd20-targeting-monoclonal-antibody.

What development phase is Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) in?

Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran)?

Common side effects of Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) include Infusion-related reactions, Infections, Neurological disorders.

What does Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) target?

Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) targets CD20 and is a CD20-targeting monoclonal antibody.

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