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Ipilimumab and nivolumab

Leiden University Medical Center · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Ipilimumab and nivolumab together block immune checkpoints (CTLA-4 and PD-1) to unleash T-cell-mediated anti-tumor immunity.

Ipilimumab and nivolumab together block immune checkpoints (CTLA-4 and PD-1) to unleash T-cell-mediated anti-tumor immunity. Used for Metastatic melanoma, Advanced renal cell carcinoma, Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

At a glance

Generic nameIpilimumab and nivolumab
Also known asYervoy and Opdivo, Yervoy, Opdivo, Ipilimumab (YERVOY), Nivolumab (OPDIVO)
SponsorLeiden University Medical Center
Drug classImmune checkpoint inhibitor combination (CTLA-4 inhibitor + PD-1 inhibitor)
TargetCTLA-4 and PD-1
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Ipilimumab is a CTLA-4 inhibitor that removes inhibitory signals on T cells, while nivolumab is a PD-1 inhibitor that blocks the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction. Combined, they work synergistically to enhance T-cell activation, proliferation, and tumor infiltration, overcoming multiple layers of immune suppression in the tumor microenvironment.

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Key clinical trials

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