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Anti-Thymocyte Globulins treatment

Nantes University Hospital · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) depletes T lymphocytes by binding to T-cell antigens and triggering their destruction, thereby suppressing the adaptive immune response.

Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) depletes T lymphocytes by binding to T-cell antigens and triggering their destruction, thereby suppressing the adaptive immune response. Used for Prevention of acute organ rejection in allogeneic transplantation (renal, cardiac, hepatic), Treatment of aplastic anemia, Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis and treatment.

At a glance

Generic nameAnti-Thymocyte Globulins treatment
SponsorNantes University Hospital
Drug classPolyclonal antithymocyte antibody
TargetT-cell surface antigens (CD2, CD3, CD4, CD8, HLA-DR)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

ATG is a polyclonal antibody preparation derived from immunized animals (typically rabbits or horses) that targets multiple antigens on the surface of T cells. Upon binding, it activates complement-mediated lysis and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity, leading to rapid T-cell depletion. This profound immunosuppression is used to prevent graft rejection in transplantation and to treat T-cell mediated autoimmune conditions.

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