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abatacept infusion
abatacept infusion is a T-cell costimulation inhibitor Small molecule drug developed by University of Minnesota. It is currently FDA-approved for Rheumatoid arthritis, Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis.
Abatacept is a fusion protein that blocks T-cell costimulation by binding to CD80/CD86 on antigen-presenting cells, thereby inhibiting T-cell activation and reducing inflammatory responses.
Abatacept is a protein-based inhibitor of the T-lymphocyte activation antigen CD86, used to treat various conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and chronic cytopenia in CTLA4 haploinsufficiency. It is administered via infusion as part of clinical trials for these conditions, with its efficacy and safety being studied in randomized, double-blind trials.
At a glance
| Generic name | abatacept infusion |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | University of Minnesota |
| Drug class | T-cell costimulation inhibitor |
| Target | CD80/CD86 |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Immunology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Abatacept (CTLA4-Ig) works by interrupting the second signal required for full T-cell activation. It binds to CD80 and CD86 molecules on antigen-presenting cells, preventing their interaction with CD28 on T cells. This selective costimulation blockade reduces proliferation and activation of T cells, leading to decreased production of inflammatory cytokines and reduced autoimmune responses.
Approved indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
Common side effects
- Infection (upper respiratory, urinary tract)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Hypertension
- Serious infections
Key clinical trials
- Azacitidine and Abatacept in Relapsed or Refractory T-Cell Lymphoma (PHASE1)
- Campath/Fludarabine/Melphalan Transplant Conditioning for Non-Malignant Diseases (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- A Platform Protocol to Investigate Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide-Based Graft-Versus-Host Disease Prophylaxis in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies Undergoing Mismatched Unrelated Donor Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation (PHASE2)
- Treatment of Antibody-Mediated Rejection (ABMR) With CarBel (PHASE2)
- Advancing Transplantation Outcomes in Children (PHASE2)
- Rituximab-pvvr and Abatacept vs Rituximab-pvvr Alone in New Onset Type 1 Diabetes (PHASE2)
- Tolerance by Engaging Antigen During Cellular Homeostasis (PHASE1)
- Cyclophosphamide, Abatacept, and Tacrolimus for the Prevention of GvHD (PHASE2)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All T-cell costimulation inhibitor drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting CD80/CD86
- Manufacturer: University of Minnesota — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Immunology
- Indication: Drugs for Rheumatoid arthritis
- Indication: Drugs for Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Indication: Drugs for Psoriatic arthritis
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