Luspatercept (ACE-536) is a recombinant modified ActRIIB fusion protein that binds with transforming growth factor β superfamily ligands. Luspatercept increases the erythrocyte numbers and promotes maturation of erythroid precursors. Luspatercept binds with GDF11 and inhibits Smad2/3 signaling. Luspatercept can be used for the research of anemia[1].
| Animal Model: | C57BL/6 mice[1] |
| Dosage: | 0.1, 0.3, 1, 3 and 10 mg/kg |
| Administration: | Subcutaneous injection and intravenous injection; 0.1-10 mg/kg (C57BL/6 mice, s.c.), 6-60 mg/kg (Sprague Dawley rats, s.c.), 0.4-30 mg/kg (cynomolgus monkeys, s.c.), 10 mg/kg, (cynomolgus monkeys, i.v.); twice weekly for 8 weeks |
| Result: | Dose-dependently increased the level of RBC, hemoglobin and hematocrit in mice, rats and monkeys. |
References:
[1]. Suragani RN, et al. Transforming growth factor-β superfamily ligand trap ACE-536 corrects anemia by promoting late-stage erythropoiesis. Nat Med. 2014 Apr;20(4):408-14.