Trevogrumab

Uses

Trevogrumab (REGN-1033) is a monoclonal antibody targeting GDF8 (growth differentiation factor 8, also known as myostatin). Trevogrumab is used in research on muscle wasting conditions, including disuse atrophy, chronic diseases, and changes in food and nutrient intake[1][2][3].

in vivo

References

[1] Masakazu Saitoh, et al. Myostatin inhibitors as pharmacological treatment for muscle wasting and muscular dystrophy. Volume2, Issue1,January 2017,Pages 1-10
[2] Mitra A, et al. The elusive role of myostatin signaling for muscle regeneration and maintenance of muscle and bone homeostasis. Osteoporos Sarcopenia. 2023 Mar;9(1):1-7. DOI:10.1016/j.afos.2023.03.008
[3] Latres E, et al. Myostatin blockade with a fully human monoclonal antibody induces muscle hypertrophy and reverses muscle atrophy in young and aged mice. Skelet Muscle. 2015 Oct 9;5:34. DOI:10.1186/s13395-015-0060-8