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Mechanism of Action of Ocrelizumab

Ocrelizumab Mechanism of Action

Introduction Ocrelizumab is a monoclonal antibody used in multiple sclerosis. It is marketed as Ocrevus for intravenous infusion. Ocrelizumab is also the active anti-CD20 antibody component in Ocrevus Zunovo, a subcutaneous formulation that contains ocrelizumab with hyaluronidase. Pharmacologically, ocrelizumab is a CD20-directed cytolytic monoclonal antibody. It is designed to target CD20-positive B lymphocytes, which are … Read more

Mechanism of Action of Kesimpta

Kesimpta Mechanism of Action

Introduction Kesimpta is the brand name of ofatumumab, a subcutaneous monoclonal antibody used for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. Pharmacologically, Kesimpta is a CD20-directed cytolytic antibody. It is used in adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, and active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is an immune-mediated … Read more

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