Denileukin diftitox

Generic Name
Denileukin diftitox
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
173146-27-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
25E79B5CTM
Background

A recombinant DNA-derived cytotoxic protein composed of the amino acid sequences for diphtheria toxin fragments A and B (Met 1-Thr 387)-His followed by the sequences for interleukin-2 (IL-2; Ala 1-Thr 133). It is produced in an E. coli expression system.

Indication

For treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Associated Conditions
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
Associated Therapies
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