Margetuximab

Definition

A Fc-domain optimized IgG monoclonal antibody directed against the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) with potential immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities. After binding to HER2 on the tumor cell surface, margetuximab may induce an antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) against tumor cells overexpressing HER2. HER2, a tyrosine kinase receptor, is overexpressed by many cancer cell types. Compared to other anti-HER2 monoclonal antibodies, the Fc domain of MGAH22 is optimized with increased binding to the activating Fcgamma receptor IIIA (CD16A), expressed on cells such as natural killer (NK) cells and macrophages, thereby mediating an enhanced ADCC; the Fc domain also shows decreased binding to the inhibitory Fcgamma receptor IIB (CD32B).

Also known as Immunoglobulin G1, Anti-(human Neu (Receptor)) (Human-Mus musculus Monoclonal MGAH22 Clone ch4D5 Heavy Chain), Disulfide with Human-Mus musculus Monoclonal MGAH22 Clone ch4D5 Light Chain, Dimer, Margenza, MARGETUXIMAB, Margetuximab-cmkb, MGA H22, MGA-H22, MGAH-22, MGAH22 — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC L01FD06 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C91733 per NCIT
• SCTID 1144474002 per RXNORM
• SCTID 1144506004 per RXNORM
• UNII K911R84KEW per RXNORM

Indications