VBL First-in-class MOSPD2 Antibodies Show Potential for Treatment for CNS Inflammation
VBL's data show that knockout of the MOSPD2 gene in mice essentially protected the animals from developing CNS disease in the well-established EAE model for MS. Proprietary anti-MOSPD2 antibodies that block monocyte migration without affecting T-cells, were able to recapitulate this effect and profoundly reduced inflammation and tissue damage.
"The data emphasize how important monocytes are in regulating the chronicity of inflammation in this MS model," said
VBL is advancing lead candidate antibody VB-601 towards a first-in-man study, which is expected in 2021. For VBL's open-access manuscript, see: LINK.
About VBL's VB-600 Platform
VBL is conducting two parallel drug development programs that are exploring the potential of MOSPD2, a protein that VBL has identified as a key regulator of cell motility, as a therapeutic target for inflammatory diseases and cancer. Our VB-600 platform comprises classical anti-MOSPD2 monoclonal antibodies for inflammatory indications, as well as bi-specific antibody candidates for oncology.
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