Evolocumab
Evolocumab, sold under the brand name Repatha, is a monoclonal antibody that is an immunotherapy medication for the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
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| Type | Whole antibody |
| Source | Human |
| Target | PCSK9 |
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| Pronunciation | EE-voh-lock-yoo-mab |
| Trade names | Repatha |
| Other names | AMG-145 |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
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| Routes of administration | Subcutaneous |
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| Formula | C6242H9648N1668O1996S56 |
| Molar mass | 141790.89 g·mol−1 |
Evolocumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9). PCSK9 is a protein that targets LDL receptors for degradation; its inhibition thereby enhances the liver's ability to remove LDL-C, often colloquially referred to as "bad" cholesterol, from the blood.
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