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sotrovimab

A neutralizing human monoclonal antibody directed against the spike (S) protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), that can potentially be used for passive immunization against Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Upon administration, sotrovimab specifically targets and binds to an epitope on the SARS-CoV-2 S protein that is shared with SARS-CoV-1, thereby blocking viral attachment and entry into human cells and may thereby neutralize SARS-CoV-2. This may slow the progression of the disease and accelerate recovery, and may potentially provide temporary protection against infection with SARS-CoV-2. S protein, usually found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2, plays an essential role in the infection pathway of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Synonym:anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein monoclonal antibody VIR-7831
Code name:GSK 4182136
GSK-4182136
VIR 7831
VIR-7831
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