Frexalimab

Frexalimab (SAR441344) is a second-generation monoclonal antibody targeting the CD40 ligand (CD40L) with a good safety profile. Frexalimab inhibits the binding between CD40 and CD40L to modulate immune response. Frexalimab is likely to help prevent the process of β-cell destruction. Frexalimab is proming for multiple sclerosis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren’s syndrome and type I diabetes research[1][2][3][4][5].

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