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HX008
HX008 is a monoclonal antibody that blocks PD-L1, preventing its interaction with PD-1 and PD-L2 to enhance anti-tumor immune responses.
HX008 is a monoclonal antibody that blocks PD-L1, preventing its interaction with PD-1 and PD-L2 to enhance anti-tumor immune responses. Used for Non-small cell lung cancer, Other solid tumors (under investigation).
At a glance
| Generic name | HX008 |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Taizhou Hanzhong biomedical co. LTD |
| Drug class | PD-L1 inhibitor |
| Target | PD-L1 |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Oncology |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
HX008 binds to programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) on tumor cells and immune cells, blocking the inhibitory PD-L1/PD-1 axis that tumors exploit to evade immune surveillance. By preventing this interaction, the drug restores T-cell activation and proliferation, enabling the immune system to recognize and eliminate cancer cells. This mechanism is characteristic of immune checkpoint inhibitors used across multiple cancer types.
Approved indications
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Other solid tumors (under investigation)
Common side effects
- Fatigue
- Decreased appetite
- Immune-related adverse events (pneumonitis, hepatitis, colitis)
- Infusion reactions
Key clinical trials
- Pucotenlimab Combined With Becotatug Vedotin in Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (PHASE2)
- OH2 Injection in Combination With HX008 for Melanoma. (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MRG003 in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck (PHASE2)
- MRG003 Plus HX008 as First-Line Treatment for EGFR-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma (PHASE1)
- OH2 Oncolytic Viral Therapy in Solid Tumors (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- Combination of HX008 And Niraparib in GErm-line-mutAted Metastatic Breast Cancer (PHASE2)
- A Study of MRG003 in the Treatment of Patients With EGFR-positive Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- A Study of HX008 Compared to Chemotherapy in the First-Line Treatment of Subjects With MSI-H/dMMR Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (PHASE3)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |