Ofatumumab

Ofatumumab

Definition

A fully human, high-affinity IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against the B cell CD20 cell surface antigen with potential antineoplastic activity. Ofatumumab binds specifically to CD20 on the surfaces of B cells, triggering complement-dependent cell lysis (CDCL) and antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) of B cells overexpressing CD20. The CD20 antigen, found on over 90% of B cells, B cell lymphomas, and other B cells of lymphoid tumors of B cell origin, is a non-glycosylated cell surface phosphoprotein that acts as a calcium ion channel; it is exclusively expressed on B cells during most stages of B cell development.

Also known as Arzerra, GSK1841157, HuMax-CD20, HuMax-CD20, 2F2, Kesimpta, OFATUMUMAB — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

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

Organ Effects

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

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