Daratumumab

ATC Code L01FC01

Daratumumab

Definition

A human immunoglobulin G1-kappa (IgG1k) monoclonal antibody directed against the cell surface glycoprotein CD38, with immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon administration, daratumumab targets and binds to CD38 expressed on tumor cells. This triggers direct cell killing, antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), antibody-dependent cell mediated phagocytosis (ADCP) and antibody-mediated complement dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) in CD38-expressing tumor cells. In addition, binding to CD38 by daratumumab depletes CD38-expressing immunosuppressive regulatory T- and B-cells and myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs). CD38, a type II transmembrane glycoprotein, is present on various immune cells and hematologic malignancies.

Also known as DARATUMUMAB, Daratumumab Biosimilar HLX15, Daratumumab-fihj, Darzalex, HLX15, HuMax-CD38, JNJ 54767414, JNJ-54767414, JNJ54767414 — per NCIT

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Indications

Disease Relation Source
Multiple myeloma may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Lymphoid system may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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