dornase alfa (Pulmozyme)
dornase alfa is an FDA-licensed reference biologic from Genentech, Inc..
Reference product
Pulmozyme dornase alfa
Genentech, Inc.
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Molecular structure
Experimental 3D structure for dornase alfa from the RCSB Protein Data Bank (PDB 4AWN).

Interactive biological assembly from PDB entry 4AWN. Drag to rotate, scroll to zoom, and inspect the full atomic structure right here, with no need to leave the page.
Exclusivity & patent cliffs
Reference approval
Approval date of the reference dornase alfa product.
33 yr 2 mo ago
Orphan exclusivity ends
7-year orphan-drug exclusivity window.
26 yr 1 mo ago
dornase alfa: frequently asked questions
Reference exclusivity, biosimilars, interchangeability, and patents for this molecule, from the FDA Purple Book.
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