Synonyms: Enbrel® | Rhu Tnfr:Fc | TNFR-Fc | TNR 001
etanercept is an approved drug (FDA (1998), EMA (2000))
Compound class:
Peptide
Comment: Etanercept is a TNFα inhibitor. It is a dimeric recombinant protein fusing the TNF receptor 2 (TNFRSF1B) to the Fc region of the human IgG1 antibody. Etanercept is used as a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD).
Biosimilars:
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Chemical Modification | |
This is a recombinant fusion protein combining the extracellular ligand-binding portion of the human tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) linked to the Fc portion of human IgG1 (CH2 and CH3 domains and hinge region). |