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Primary information
ID1475
ThPP IDTh1095
Therapeutic Peptide/Protein NameRanibizumab
SequenceRaibizumab Light Chain SASQDISNYLNWYQQKPGKAPKVLIYF view full sequnce in fasta
Functional ClassificationIIa
Molecular Weight48349.611
Chemical FormulaC2158H3282N562O681S12
Isoelectric PointN.A.
HydrophobicityN.A.
Melting Point (℃)N.A.
Half LifeApproximately 9 days.
DescriptionRecombinant (E.coli derived), humanized IgG1 kappa isotype monoclonal antibody (intraocular use). It binds to and inhibits the biologic activity of human vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A). Ranibizumab is marketed under the name Lucentis.
Indication/DiseaseFor the treatment of patients with macular edema after retinal vein occlusion, age-related macular degeneration (wet), and diabetic macular edema.
PharmacodynamicsRanibizumab is a recombinant humanized IgG1 kappa isotype monoclonal antibody fragment designed for intraocular use. Ranibizumab is a VEGF-A antagonist that binds to and inhibits the biologic activity of active forms of human VEGF-A, including the cleaved form (VEGF110). VEGF-A has been shown to cause neovascularization (angiogenesis) and an increase in vascular permeability, which is thought to contribute to the progression of the neovascular form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Mechanism of ActionRanibizumab binds to the receptor binding site of active forms of VEGF-A, including the biologically active, cleaved form of this molecule, (VEGF110). The binding of ranibizumab to VEGF-A prevents the interaction of VEGF-A with its receptors (VEGFR1 and VEGFR2) on the surface of endothelial cells, reducing endothelial cell proliferation, vascular leakage, and new blood vessel formation.
ToxicityThe most common toxic effects to the eye are eye pain, vitreous floaters, increased intraocular pressure, conjunctival hemorrhage, intraocular inflammation, and foreign body sensation. Also arterial thromboembolic events have occurred in patients.
MetabolismMetabolism was not quantified.
AbsorptionAfter monthly intravitreal injections, maximum serum concentrations are minimal around 0.3 ng/mL to 2.36 ng/mL.
Volume of DistributionVolume of distribution is insignificant.
ClearanceClearance was not quantified.
CategoriesOphthalmics
Patents NumberCA2286330
Date of Issue11/06/12
Date of Expiry04/04/22
Drug InteractionN.A.
TargetVascular endothelial growth factor A
Information of corresponding available drug in the market
Brand NameLucentis
CompanyGenentech
Brand DiscriptionLUCENTIS(ranibizumab injection) is a recombinant humanized IgG1 kappa isotype monoclonal antibody fragment designed for intraocular use. Ranibizumab binds to and inhibits the biologic activity of human vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A). Ranibizumab, which lacks an Fc region, has a molecular weight of approximately 48 kilodaltons and is produced by an E. coli expression system in a nutrient medium containing the antibiotic tetracycline. Tetracycline is not detectable in the final product.
Prescribed forNeovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy (Non Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR), Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR)) In patients With Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Chemical NameN.A.
Formulationsupplied as a preservative-free, sterile solution in a single-use glass vial designed to deliver 0.05 mL of 10 mg/mL LUCENTIS (0.5 mg dose vial) or 6 mg/mL LUCENTIS (0.3 mg dose vial) aqueous solution with 10 mM histidine HCl, 10% α,α-trehalose dihydrate, 0.01% polysorbate 20, pH 5.5.
Physcial AppearanceSterile, colorless to pale yellow solution in a single-use glass vial
Route of AdministrationIntravitreal Injection ONLY
Recommended DosageNeovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): LUCENTIS 0.5 mg (0.05 mL of 10 mg/mL LUCENTIS solution) is recommended to be administered by intravitreal injection once a month (approximately 28 days). LUCENTIS 0.5 mg (0.05 mL of 10 mg/mL LUCENTIS solution) is recommended to be administered by intravitreal injection once a month (approximately 28 days). Diabetic Macular Edema (DME): LUCENTIS 0.3 mg (0.05 mL of 6 mg/mL LUCENTIS solution) is recommended to be administered by intravitreal injection once a month (approximately 28 days).; Diabetic Retinopathy In Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema: LUCENTIS 0.3 mg (0.05 mL of 6 mg/mL LUCENTIS solution) is recommended to be administered by intravitreal injection once a month (approximately 28 days).
ContraindicationOcular Or Periocular Infections LUCENTIS is contraindicated in patients with ocular or periocular infections. Hypersensitivity to ranibizumab or any of the excipients in LUCENTIS. Hypersensitivity reactions may manifest as severe intraocular inflammation.
Side EffectsEndophthalmitis and Retinal Detachments Increases in Intraocular Pressure, Thromboembolic Events, Fatal Events in patients with DME and DR at baseline.
Useful Linkhttp://www.rxlist.com/lucentis-drug/side-effects-interactions.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm316365.htm http://www.gene.com/media/product-information/lucentis
PubMed ID25631483, 25627091, 18054637, 18046235, 18035187, 15671306, 17687925, 25646034, 23560774
3-D StructureN.A.