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Primary information
ID13548
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesAmino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameImfinzi
CompanyAstra Zeneca Ab
Brand DescriptionAstra Zeneca Ab
Prescribed ForIntravenous
Chemical Name50 mg/ml
FormulationNone.
Physical Appearance fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, constipation, decreased appetite, nausea, swelling of extremities, urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, diarrhea/colitis, fever, shortness of breath, cough, and rash.
Route of AdministrationImfinzi is a cancer medicine that works with your immune system to interfere with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Imfinzi is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer in patients whose tumors cannot be removed by surgery, and whose cancer has not progressed after treatment with chemotherapy...
Recommended DosageImfinzi is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Urothelial Carcinoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Small Cell Lung Cancer. Imfinzi may be used alone or with other medications.
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsDurvalumab is a programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody. Durvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1κ) monoclonal antibody that is produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture.
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2Link
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13549
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesAntibiotics, Antineoplastic
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameImfinzi
CompanyAstra Zeneca
Brand DescriptionAstra Zeneca
Prescribed ForIntravenous
Chemical Name50 mg / mL
FormulationNone.
Physical Appearance fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, constipation, decreased appetite, nausea, swelling of extremities, urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, diarrhea/colitis, fever, shortness of breath, cough, and rash.
Route of AdministrationImfinzi is a cancer medicine that works with your immune system to interfere with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Imfinzi is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer in patients whose tumors cannot be removed by surgery, and whose cancer has not progressed after treatment with chemotherapy...
Recommended DosageImfinzi is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Urothelial Carcinoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Small Cell Lung Cancer. Imfinzi may be used alone or with other medications.
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsDurvalumab is a programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody. Durvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1κ) monoclonal antibody that is produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture.
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2Link
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13550
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesAntibodies
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameImfinzi
CompanyAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Brand DescriptionAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Prescribed ForIntravenous
Chemical Name120 mg/2.4mL
FormulationNone.
Physical Appearance fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, constipation, decreased appetite, nausea, swelling of extremities, urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, diarrhea/colitis, fever, shortness of breath, cough, and rash.
Route of AdministrationImfinzi is a cancer medicine that works with your immune system to interfere with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Imfinzi is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer in patients whose tumors cannot be removed by surgery, and whose cancer has not progressed after treatment with chemotherapy...
Recommended DosageImfinzi is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Urothelial Carcinoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Small Cell Lung Cancer. Imfinzi may be used alone or with other medications.
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsDurvalumab is a programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody. Durvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1κ) monoclonal antibody that is produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture.
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2Link
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13551
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesAntibodies, Monoclonal
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameImfinzi
CompanyAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Brand DescriptionAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Prescribed ForIntravenous
Chemical Name500 mg/10mL
FormulationNone.
Physical Appearance fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, constipation, decreased appetite, nausea, swelling of extremities, urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, diarrhea/colitis, fever, shortness of breath, cough, and rash.
Route of AdministrationImfinzi is a cancer medicine that works with your immune system to interfere with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Imfinzi is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer in patients whose tumors cannot be removed by surgery, and whose cancer has not progressed after treatment with chemotherapy...
Recommended DosageImfinzi is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Urothelial Carcinoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Small Cell Lung Cancer. Imfinzi may be used alone or with other medications.
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsDurvalumab is a programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody. Durvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1κ) monoclonal antibody that is produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture.
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Primary information
ID13552
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesAntineoplastic Agents
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13553
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesAntineoplastic Agents, Immunological
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13554
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesAntineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13555
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesBlood Proteins
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13556
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesCancer immunotherapy
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Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
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Primary information
ID13557
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesGlobulins
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13558
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesImmune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13559
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesImmunoglobulins
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13560
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
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Primary information
ID13561
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesImmunotherapy
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Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13562
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesNarrow Therapeutic Index Drugs
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Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13563
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesProgrammed Death Ligand-1 Antagonists
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13564
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesProgrammed Death Ligand-1 Blocker
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TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
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Recommended DosageNA
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Primary information
ID13565
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesProgrammed Death Ligand-1-directed Antibody Interactions
Patents NumberNA
Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13566
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesProteins
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Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA


Primary information
ID13567
Therapeutic IDTh1415
Protein NameDurvalumab
Sequence>Th1415_Durvalumab EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSRYWMSWVRQAPGKGLEWVANIKQDGSEKYYVDSVKGRFTISRDNAKNSLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCAREGGWFGELAFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKRVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPEFEGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPASIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPGK
Molecular Weight146300
Chemical FormulaC6502H10018N1742O2024S42
Isoelectric PointNA
HydrophobicityNA
Melting pointNA
Half-lifeBased on baseline clearance rate, the geometric mean terminal half-life is 18 days.[L12621,L12627]
DescriptionDurvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment.[A192789] Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture,[L12621] durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour cells.[L12621,L12627] Durvalumab is marketed under the brand name Imfinzi, which is available for intravenous injections. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in May 2017 [A192807] for the treatment of selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.[L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in = 1% of tumour cells and there was no observable disease progression following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[A192789,L12627] On March 27, 2020, durvalumab was approved by the FDA for use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).[L12624]
Indication/DiseaseDurvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.[L12621] Durvalumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[L12621] It is also approved for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line therapy.[L12624] Durvalumab is indicated as monotherapy used for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 on = 1% of tumour cells and whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy.[L12627]
PharmacodynamicsDurvalumab is an anticancer antibody that works to promote the antitumour responses mediated by immune cells. By blocking the action of PD-L1, durvalumab exerts its anticancer effects by increasing T-cell activation, enhancing detection and ablation of tumour cells.[L12621] In _in vitro_ assays, durvalumab inhibited the activity of PD-L1 in a concentration-dependent manner.[A192807] In co-engrafted human tumor and immune cell xenograft mouse models, durvalumab was effective in decreasing tumour size. Durvalumab does not mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).[L12621]
Mechanism of ActionBecause cancer cells express antigens that are recognized and taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), the immune responses prime and activate cytotoxic T cells, and allow them to travel to the site of tumour to destroy cancer cells. However, tumours often evade T cell-mediated immune responses to enhance their survival.[A192798] Inflammatory mediators, such as IFN-gamma, induce the expression of programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), which is a type 1 transmembrane protein expressed on tumour cells and tumour-associated immune cells in the tumour microenvironment.[A192789,L12621] PD-L1 acts as an immune checkpoint to regulate immune responses. PD-L1 is a ligand to PD-1, which is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells in peripheral tissues following antigen exposure.[A192789,A192801] Both PD-L1 and PD-1 are co-inhibitory molecules involved in blocking T cell-mediated immune responses. PD-L1 also interacts with CD-80, which is a receptor constitutively expressed by T cells and is upregulated early after T cell activation.[A193005] The expression of PD-L1 is an adaptive immune response by tumour cells, resulting in over-expression of the molecule in some cancers.[A192801] PD-L1 interacts with PD-1 and CD80, which leads to blocked cytotoxic T cell activation, T cell proliferation, and cytokine production.[L12621] By binding to PD-L1 and preventing its association with PD-1 and CD80, durvalumab activates the immune responses mediated by cytotoxic T cells that attack tumour cells.[L12621] Durvalumab displays selective and high affinity toward PD-L1 but not PD-L2, which is a regulatory ligand expressed in tumour cells to a lesser extent and involved in regulating inflammation and differentiation of T cells.[A192789]
ToxicityThere is limited information about the overdose profile and LD50 of durvalumab. In case of overdose, the patient should be closely monitored for drug-related adverse events, and appropriate symptomatic treatment should be immediately initiated.[L12627] Based on the findings of clinical studies, durvalumab had a risk of causing immune-mediated reactions, such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, and other serious infections. In animal reproductive studies, durvalumab caused fetal harm and this fetal toxicity may be possible in humans.[L12621]
MetabolismDurvalumab is subject to protein catabolism via reticuloedothelial system or target-mediated disposition.[L12627]
AbsorptionDurvalumab exhibits a dose-proportional pharmacokinetic profile that is non-linear at doses <3 mg/kg and linear at doses =3 mg/kg. Following intravenous administration in patients with solid tumours, the steady-state plasma concentrations were reached at approximately 16 weeks.[L12621]
In patients receiving the dose range of = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks, the mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) was 5.64 L.[L12621,L12627]
ClearanceClearance of durvalumab decreases over time, resulting in a mean steady-state clearance (CLss) of 8.2 mL/h following 365 days of initial drug administration. However, the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant.[L12621,L12627]
CategoriesSerum Globulins
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Date of IssueNA
Date of ExpiryNA
Drug InteractionNA
TargetProgrammed cell death 1 ligand 1
Brand NameNA
CompanyNA
Brand DescriptionNA
Prescribed ForNA
Chemical NameNA
FormulationNA
Physical Appearance NA
Route of AdministrationNA
Recommended DosageNA
ContraindicationNA
Side EffectsNA
Useful Link 1Link
Useful Link 2NA
RemarksNA