Definition of "denosumab" [denosumab]

• A human monoclonal antibody which is being studied in the treatment of bone disorders such as osteoporosis. (noun)

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• "The study compared Prolia, also known by its generic name denosumab, with Zometa, a"
• "The disappointing revenue numbers for the Thousand Oaks, Calif., company -- highlighted by a 20% decline in sales of arthritis drug Enbrel -- increases the stakes for the success of Amgen's experimental bone drug denosumab, which is expected to get an approval decision from the Food and Drug Administration in October."
• "The new drug, called denosumab, or D-mab, was previously shown to increase bone mass in people at risk for the brittle-bone disease osteoporosis."