NCIt synonyms : RSV-specific Nanobody ALX-0171; Anti-RSV F Nanobody ALX-0171; Anti-RSV Protein F Nanobody ALX-0171;
NCIt definition : A trivalent nanobody composed of three monovalent Nb017 moieties linked with glycine-serine
(GS) linkers, directed against the fusion protein (F protein) of human respiratory
syncytial virus (RSV), with potential activity against RSV infections. Upon administration
via nebulization and inhalation, gontivimab targets and binds to RSV F protein, neutralizing
the virus, and preventing viral entry into host cells. RSV F protein is a small envelope
glycoprotein required for cytopathic syncytia formation that results from cell-to-cell
fusion.;