Blinatumomab
- Generic Name
- Blinatumomab
- Brand Names
- Blincyto
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
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- CAS Number
- 853426-35-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 4FR53SIF3A
- Background
Blinatumomab is a BiTE-class (bi-specific T-cell engager) constructed monoclonal antibody formed by the recombinant fusion of an anti-CD3 single-chain variable fragment (scFV) and an anti-CD19 scFV through a short peptide linker. CD3 is an antigen expressed on the surface of T-cells, while CD19 is mostly expressed on the surface of malignant B-cells. Since b...
- Indication
Blinatumomab is indicated for the treatment of adults and children with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It is also indicated in adults and children for the treatment of CD19-positive B-cell precursor ALL in first or second complete remission with minimal residual disease (MRD) greater than or equal to...
- Associated Conditions
- Precursor B-lymphoblastic leukaemia acute, Refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Relapsed B cell precursor Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Associated Therapies
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