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What is the mechanism of action for Rystiggo?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on June 14, 2024.

Official answer

by Drugs.com

Rystiggo (rozanolixizumab-noli) is a neonatal Fc receptor blocker. It’s a monoclonal antibody that may be used to treat an autoimmune disorder called generalized myasthenia gravis.

Rystiggo works by targeting a protein called neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). By blocking FcRn, Rystiggo prevents autoantibodies from attaching to it instead. When autoantibodies attach to FcRn, they are recycled into the body instead of getting broken down. Too many autoantibodies can worsen MS symptoms by interfering with signaling between nerves and muscles. Rystiggo ensures harmful autoantibodies are broken down normally in cells.

References

Rystiggo [package insert]. (Revised June 2023). UCB, Inc. Accessed 06/14/2024 at https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3c0eb8c2-c042-4954-b451-3baa77f5e6d1

www.rystiggo.com. How Rystiggo works. Accessed 06/14/2024.

Zhu, L., et. al. (2023). FcRn inhibitors: a novel option for the treatment of myasthenia gravis. In: Neural Regeneration Research. Accessed 06/14/2024 at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10154512/

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