Refanezumab

Refanezumab (GSK249320) is an IgG1-type humanized monoclonal antibody directed against myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG). Refanezumab binds to MAG and blocks MAG-mediated inhibition of axonal regeneration. Refanezumab can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in animal stroke models. Refanezumab has the potential for the enhancement of recovery of function poststroke[1][2].

[1] Diana Cash, et al. GSK249320, A Monoclonal Antibody Against the Axon Outgrowth Inhibition Molecule Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein, Improves Outcome of Rodents with Experimental Stroke. J Neurol Exp Neurosci. 2016;2(2):28-33. Epub 2016 Nov 21. PMID:28018988
[2] B Abila, et al. First-time-in-human study with GSK249320, a myelin-associated glycoprotein inhibitor, in healthy volunteers. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2013 Feb;93(2):163-9. DOI:10.1038/clpt.2012.227