Compound ID | 3396
Synonym(s): AB103 | AB 103 | AB-103 | p2TA
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Indirect acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Attenuates inflammatory response of hosts from pathogen infections by binding to superantigens interfering their ability to bind CD28 or binding directly to CD28 (interference with CD28 signalling prevents release of cytokines) |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus; intended indication forS. aureus necrotizing soft tissue infection, acute kidney injury, and peritonitis |
| Description: | Synthetic oligopeptide; shows homology to CD28 residues; antagonizes interaction with CD28 on T cells; an immunomodulator agent |
| Institute where first reported: | Atox Bio |
| Year first mentioned: | 2011 |
| Highest development stage: | Phase 3 (NCT03403751) |
| Development status: | Inactive |
| Reason dropped: | Poor enrolment of patients during clinical trial |
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| Guide to Pharmacology: | reltecimod |
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