dapirolizumab pegol   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 11123

Synonyms: CDP-7657 | CDP7657 | DZP
Immunopharmacology Ligand
Compound class: Antibody
Comment: Dapirolizumab pegol (CDP7657) is a pegylated monovalent Fab' immunomodulator that targets CD40 ligand [1]. It was developed by UCB Pharma. Removal of the Fc domain prevented the increased risk of thrombotic events observed with an intact mAb.
Immunopharmacology Comments
Dapirolizumab pegol blocks the stimulatory CD40/CD40 ligand immune checkpoint. It is being investigated for potential to subdue abnormal activation of the immune system in autoimmune disease.
Immunopharmacology Disease
Disease X-Refs Comment References
Systemic lupus erythematosus Disease Ontology: DOID:9074
OMIM: 152700
Orphanet: ORPHA536
Clinical candidate for the treatment of SLE.