Polatuzumab vedotin
Monoclonal antibody | |
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Type | ? |
Source | Humanized (from mouse) |
Target | CD79b |
Clinical data | |
ATC code | none |
Identifiers | |
CAS Number | 1313206-42-6 |
IUPHAR/BPS | 8404 |
ChemSpider | none |
Chemical and physical data | |
Formula | C6670H10317N1745O2087S40 |
Molar mass | 149.6 kg/mol |
Polatuzumab vedotin[1] (DCDS4501A or RG7596) is an antibody-drug conjugate or ADC designed for the treatment of cancer.[2]
The investigational drug, being developed by Genentech/Roche, contains a humanized monoclonal antibody (mAb) targeting CD79b (B-cell antigen receptor complex-associated protein beta chain) conjugated to the synthetic dolastatin 10 analog microtubule-disrupting monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) through engineered cysteines (THIOMABs) via a protease-cleavable peptide linker (valine–citrulline; Maleimidocaproylvaline-citrulline-p-aminobenzoyloxycarbonyl or MC-VC-PABC). The advantage of the citrulline-valine (VC) linker being used that it is highly stable in plasma.[3]
Mechanism of Action
Upon administration, polatuzumab vedotin selectively binds to CD79b, a protein which is abundantly expressed on the surface of B-cells. Following internalization and proteolytic cleavage, MMAE binds to tubulin and inhibits its polymerization, resulting in G2/M phase arrest and tumor cell apoptosis.
Clincal trials
Polatuzumab vedotin is being investigated in Phase I and Phase II clinical trials. The Phase I trial investigates the drug in B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma [4] while the Phase II trials investigates the trial drug for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory follicular or diffuse large B-Cell Lymphoma.[5]
References
- ↑ World Health Organization (2012). "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 108" (PDF). WHO Drug Information. 26 (4).
- ↑ Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Polatuzumab Vedotin, American Medical Association - Needs login/subscription.
- ↑ Polatuzumab vedotin (Drug Description)
- ↑ NCT01992653 (Clinical Trial / Polatuzumab Vedotin / DCDS4501A / RG-7596)
- ↑ NCT02257567 (Clinical Trial / Polatuzumab Vedotin / DCDS4501A / RG-7596)