Ocaratuzumab

Ocaratuzumab
Monoclonal antibody
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SourceHumanized
TargetCD20
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FormulaC6464H10016N1712O2010S44
Molar mass145283.85 g·mol−1

Ocaratuzumab (AME-133v, LY2469298) is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disorders.[1] The antibody is engineered for enhanced affinity to the CD20 antigen on B-lymphocytes, increased antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC), and for improved treatment of low-affinity FcγRIIIa allotypes.[2]

Phase I/II trials in relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma have been completed in the United States (US) and Japan, and a Phase I trial was conducted in US rheumatoid arthritis patients.[2] Phase III development in relapsed follicular lymphoma patients is underway.[3] Many patients relapse following currently available treatments, and a significant need for new effective treatment exists, particularly for patients with low-affinity FcγRIIIa allotypes.[4] In pre-clinical studies, ocaratuzumab was shown to have 13 to 20 fold greater affinity for CD20 and 6 fold more potent ADCC as compared to rituximab.[2][4] Additional development in other oncology and rheumatology indications will also be pursued, as well as subcutaneous formations for patient convenience.[3]

This drug is currently being developed by Mentrik Biotech, LLC.

  1. ^ "Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Ocaratuzumab" (PDF). American Medical Association.
  2. ^ a b c Forero-Torres A, de Vos S, Pohlman BL, Pashkevich M, Cronier DM, Dang NH, et al. (March 2012). "Results of a phase 1 study of AME-133v (LY2469298), an Fc-engineered humanized monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody, in FcγRIIIa-genotyped patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma" (PDF). Clinical Cancer Research. 18 (5): 1395–403. doi:10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-11-0850. PMID 22223529.
  3. ^ a b "mentrik.com".
  4. ^ a b Tobinai K, Ogura M, Kobayashi Y, Uchida T, Watanabe T, Oyama T, et al. (February 2011). "Phase I study of LY2469298, an Fc-engineered humanized anti-CD20 antibody, in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma". Cancer Science. 102 (2): 432–8. doi:10.1111/j.1349-7006.2010.01809.x. PMID 21205069. S2CID 26346792.