Monoclonal antibodyFDA-approvedSecond-line

Inotuzumab ozogamicin

How it works

Binds to CD22 on cancer cells, marking them for immune destruction and blocking their growth signals.

Cancer types

LeukemiaCD22-positive

Efficacy

In clinical trials, around 50% of patients with relapsed or refractory ALL achieved a complete remission, with a median overall survival of approximately 8 months.

Side effects

Severe

This treatment carries a higher risk of serious side effects. Close medical monitoring is required throughout treatment.

Evidence from research

StudyCancer typeStageEfficacy
Testing Inotuzumab Ozogamicin in Children with Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaLeukemiaphase-2Source →
Testing Combination Therapy for CD22-Positive B-Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaLeukemiaphase-2Source →
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin's Role in Treating Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaLeukemiareviewSource →
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Efficacy in Relapsed/Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaLeukemiaobservationalComplete remission or remission with incomplete recovery was achieved in 74% of patients.Source →
Immunotherapy Response Varies in B-ALL PatientsLeukemiaobservationalSource →
Bridging Therapy and CAR-T Cell Expansion in LeukemiaLeukemialab-studyAchieving or maintaining low tumor burden significantly improved event-free survival in 12 months (81.8% and 100% respectively) vs 25% for patients who maintained high tumor burden.Source →

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