F598   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 13554

Synonyms: SAR279356
Compound class: Antibody
Comment: F598 is a fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody that targets poly-β-1,6-N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (PNAG) in microbial surfaces and biofilms [1-3]. It is being developed by Alopexx Pharma (Cambridge, USA) as an immune-mediated therapy for the prevention of nosocomial infections.
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Summary of Clinical Use Click here for help
F598 progressed to Phase 2 evaluation, hovever both registered trials have been terminated (see table below for details). Development of F598 appears to be active as it is listed in Alopexx Pharma's development pipeline (September, 2024).
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects Click here for help
F598 targets PNAG, a polysaccharide that is highly conserved and expressed on the surface of many microorganisms, including Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, fungi, and protozoan parasites but is not found in mammals [1].
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial ID Title Type Source Comment References
NCT03222401 Trial to Assess the Efficacy of F598 in Preventing an Experimental Urethral Infection With N. Gonorrhoeae in Healthy Males Phase 2 Interventional AlopexxPharma Terminated following interim analysis that suggested that the study, as designed, was not adequately powered to detect a therapeutic effect.
NCT01389700 Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Safety Evaluation of SAR279356 in Intensive Care Unit Mechanically Ventilated Patients Phase 2 Interventional Sanofi Terminated due to difficulty in patient recruitment.