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Biocon launches biological drug for treatment of psoriasis

12 Aug 2013 Evaluate

Biocon, Asia’s premier biotechnology company, has launched its ‘first in class’ novel biologic ALZUMAb (Itolizumab), the world’s first anti-CD6 monoclonal antibody to be introduced for treating patients with chronic plaque psoriasis, in India.

ALZUMAb with a unique Mechanism of Action (MOA) offers superior safety and similar efficacy profile compared to other existing therapies, and has a long remission period with very low opportunistic infection rate. Psoriasis is a socially debilitating disease affecting 2-3% of world population. The global Psoriasis market size is estimated to cross $8 billion by 2016.

Biocon is India’s premier biotechnology company with a strategic focus on biopharmaceuticals and research services. Biocon produces anti-diabetic agents like Acarbose, Pioglitazone, Repaglinides and Rosiglitazone. In the biological segment it produces Insulin, Erythropoietin (EPO), Filgrastim (GCSF), Streptokinase and Monoclonal Antibodies.

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