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Standard dose of rituximab
Standard dose of rituximab is a Monoclonal antibody (anti-CD20) Small molecule drug developed by Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University. It is currently FDA-approved for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (B-cell), Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Rheumatoid arthritis.
Rituximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody that binds to CD20 on B cells, leading to their depletion through antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity and direct apoptosis.
Rituximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody that binds to CD20 on B cells, leading to their depletion through antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity and direct apoptosis. Used for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (B-cell), Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Rheumatoid arthritis.
At a glance
| Generic name | Standard dose of rituximab |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University |
| Drug class | Monoclonal antibody (anti-CD20) |
| Target | CD20 |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Oncology, Immunology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Rituximab targets the CD20 antigen expressed on the surface of B lymphocytes. Upon binding, it triggers multiple mechanisms of B cell destruction including antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), and direct induction of apoptosis. This results in rapid depletion of B cells, reducing autoimmune responses and malignant B cell populations.
Approved indications
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (B-cell)
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)
- Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)
Common side effects
- Infusion reactions
- Infections
- Cytopenias (anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia)
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Nausea
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
Key clinical trials
- A Study of Zilovertamab Vedotin (MK-2140) in Combination With Standard of Care in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (rrDLBCL) (MK-2140-003) (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- A Phase III Trial Comparing Tisagenlecleucel to Standard of Care (SoC) in Adult Participants With r/r Follicular Lymphoma (PHASE3)
- Rituximab With or Without Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Minimal Residual Disease-Negative Mantle Cell Lymphoma in First Complete Remission (PHASE3)
- LTA Pilot Study of Glucarpidase in Patients With Central Nervous System Lymphoma (EARLY_PHASE1)
- A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Liso-cel Compared to Standard of Care in Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma (PHASE3)
- Ascorbic Acid and Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Lymphoma, CCUS, and Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (PHASE2)
- Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation With Ex Vivo TCR Alpha/Beta and CD19 Depletion in Pediatric Hematologic Malignancies (PHASE1)
- Natural History Study of the KSHV Inflammatory Cytokine Syndrome (KICS) (PHASE2)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Drug class: All Monoclonal antibody (anti-CD20) drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting CD20
- Manufacturer: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Oncology, Immunology
- Indication: Drugs for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (B-cell)
- Indication: Drugs for Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
- Indication: Drugs for Rheumatoid arthritis
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