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... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Blood Proteins > Serum Globulins > Immunoglobulins > Antibodies > Antibodies, Monoclonal > Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized > Denosumab
... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Globulins > Serum Globulins > Immunoglobulins > Antibodies > Antibodies, Monoclonal > Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized > Denosumab
... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Blood Proteins > Immunoproteins > Immunoglobulins > Antibodies > Antibodies, Monoclonal > Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized > Denosumab

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Denosumab  

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  • AMG 162
  • Prolia
  • Xgeva

Scope note

  • A humanized monoclonal antibody and an inhibitor of the RANK LIGAND, which regulates OSTEOCLAST differentiation and bone remodeling. It is used as a BONE DENSITY CONSERVATION AGENT in the treatment of OSTEOPOROSIS.

History note

  • 2016 (2004)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000069448

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