Influence of Targeting HERV is safe

Derfuss T, Curtin F, Guebelin C, Bridel C, Rasenack M, Matthey A, Du Pasquier R, Schluep M, Desmeules J, Lang AB, Perron H, Faucard R, Porchet H, Hartung HP, Kappos L, Lalive PH. A phase IIa randomized clinical study testing GNbAC1, a humanized monoclonal antibody against the envelope protein of multiple sclerosis associated endogenous retrovirus in multiple sclerosispatients - A twelve month follow-up. J Neuroimmunol. 2015; 285:68-70.

GNbAC1 is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting MSRV-Env, an endogenous retroviral protein, which is expressed in multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions, is pro-inflammatory and inhibits oligodendrocyte precursor cell differentiation. This paper describes the open-label extension up to 12months of a trial testing GNbAC1 in 10 MS patients at 2 and 6mg/kg. The primary objective was to assess GNbAC1 safety, and other objectives were pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic assessments. During the extended study, no safety issues occurred in the 8 remaining patients. No anti-GNbAC1 antibodies were detected. GNbAC1 appears well tolerated.


However we are no the wiser if this treatment is any good.

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