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belatacept

belatacept (NULOJIX) is a t-lymphocyte activation antigen cd86 inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04) L04AA28
US status approved
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Drug details — belatacept
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

belatacept (NULOJIX) is a t-lymphocyte activation antigen cd86 inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN belatacept
Brand NULOJIX
Mechanism T-lymphocyte activation antigen CD86 inhibitor
Target T-lymphocyte activation antigen CD80
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE
ATC code L04AA28

Mechanism of action

T-lymphocyte activation antigen CD86 inhibitor

Primary target: T-lymphocyte activation antigen CD80

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. SAFE-BK Approved · George Institute for · BK Polyomavirus DNAemia after kidney transplantation

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Frequently asked questions

What is belatacept?

belatacept (NULOJIX) is a t-lymphocyte activation antigen cd86 inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for belatacept?

NULOJIX is a marketed brand name for belatacept. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of belatacept?

belatacept has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.