Substance Name: Denosumab [USAN:INN:BAN]
RN: 615258-40-7
UNII: 4EQZ6YO2HI
Notes
- A humanized monoclonal antibody and an inhibitor of the RANK LIGAND, which regulates OSTEOCLAST differentiation and bone remodeling. It is used as a BONE DENSITY CONSERVATION AGENT in the treatment of OSTEOPOROSIS.
- A receptor activator of nuclear factor-K B ligand (RANKL) inhibitor.
NCI: A humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa beta ligand (RANKL) with antiosteoclast activity. Denosumab specifically binds to RANKL and blocks the interaction of RANKL with RANK, a receptor located on osteoclast cell surfaces, resulting in inhibition of osteoclast activity, a decrease in bone resorption, and a potential increase in bone mineral density. RANKL, a protein expressed by osteoblastic cells, plays an important role in osteoclastic differentiation and activation. (NCI Thesaurus)
Molecular Formulas
- C6404-H9912-N1724-O2004-S50
- Unspecified
Classification Codes
- Bone Density Conservation Agents
- Prevention and Treatment of All Forms of Osteoporosis or Bone Lose
- Prevention and Treatment of All Forms of Osteoporosis or Bone Loss
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Names and Synonyms
Name of Substance
- Denosumab
- Denosumab [USAN:INN:BAN]
MeSH Heading
- Denosumab
Synonyms
- AMG 162
- Denosumab
- Denosumab (genetical recombination)
- Prolia
- UNII-4EQZ6YO2HI
- Xgeva
Systematic Name
- Immunoglobulin G2, anti-(human osteoclast differentiation factor) (human monoclonal AMG162 heavy chain), disulfide with human monoclonal AMG162 light chain, dimer
Registry Numbers
CAS Registry Number
- 615258-40-7
FDA UNII
- 4EQZ6YO2HI
Other Registry Number
- 847987-83-1
System Generated Number
- 0615258407