Satralizumab
Satralizumab is a humanized anti-interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R) monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in anti-AQP4 antibody-positive patients. By blocking IL-6 signaling, it reduces B-cell-mediated autoimmune pathology and decreases production of pathogenic AQP4-specific antibodies. It is administered subcutaneously and has demonstrated reduction in relapse rates in clinical trials.
Therapeutic Areas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
HBD / HBA
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No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Satralizumab is a humanized anti-interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R) monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in anti-AQP4 antibody-positive patients. By blocking IL-6 signaling, it reduces B-cell-mediated autoimmune pathology and decreases production of pathogenic AQP4-specific antibodies. It is administered subcutaneously and has demonstrated reduction in relapse rates in clinical trials.
Yes, Satralizumab is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Antibody.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL3833307. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-08-20.
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