Preferred Name |
Efalizumab |
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Synonyms |
EFALIZUMAB Efalizumab Hu 1124 Raptiva Xanelim efalizumab |
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Definitions |
A humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against CD11a, the alpha subunit of human leukocyte-function-associated antigen type 1 (LFA-1), with immunosuppressant activity. Efalizumab binds to CD11a, which is expressed on all leukocytes, resulting in a reduction in the cell surface expression of CD11a. In addition, this agent inhibits the binding of LFA-1 to intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), resulting in the inhibition of leukocyte adherence and the suppression of cell-mediated immunity. LFA-1 binding to ICAM-1 is involved in the activation of T lymphocytes, adhesion of T lymphocytes to endothelial cells, and migration of T lymphocytes to sites of inflammation. |
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ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C68831 |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
A monoclonal antibody used to treat psoriasis (a chronic skin disease). It is also being studied in the treatment of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) of the skin after a donor stem cell transplant. Efalizumab binds to a molecule called LFA-1, and blocks the action of T cells (a type of white blood cell). It is a type of immunosuppressant. |
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CAS_Registry |
214745-43-4 |
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code |
C68831 |
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Concept_In_Subset | ||
Contributing_Source |
FDA |
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DEFINITION |
A humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against CD11a, the alpha subunit of human leukocyte-function-associated antigen type 1 (LFA-1), with immunosuppressant activity. Efalizumab binds to CD11a, which is expressed on all leukocytes, resulting in a reduction in the cell surface expression of CD11a. In addition, this agent inhibits the binding of LFA-1 to intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), resulting in the inhibition of leukocyte adherence and the suppression of cell-mediated immunity. LFA-1 binding to ICAM-1 is involved in the activation of T lymphocytes, adhesion of T lymphocytes to endothelial cells, and migration of T lymphocytes to sites of inflammation. |
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FDA_UNII_Code |
XX2MN88N5D |
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FULL_SYN |
EFALIZUMAB Efalizumab Hu 1124 Raptiva Xanelim efalizumab |
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label |
Efalizumab |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Efalizumab |
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NCI_Drug_Dictionary_ID |
553413 |
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PDQ_Closed_Trial_Search_ID |
553413 |
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PDQ_Open_Trial_Search_ID |
553413 |
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Preferred_Name |
Efalizumab |
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prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C68831 |
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Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance |
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UMLS_CUI |
C1320125 |
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subClassOf |