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Identification
Name Efalizumab
Accession Number DB00095 (BIOD00074, BTD00074)
Type biotech
Groups approved
Description

Humanized IgG1 kappa isotype monoclonal antibody that binds to human CD11a. Efalizumab has a molecular weight of approximately 150 kilodaltons and is produced in a Chinese hamster ovary mammalian cell expression system in a nutrient medium containing the antibiotic gentamicin.
Protein structure Db00095
Display: 3D Structure
Protein chemical formula Not Available
Protein average weight Not Available
Sequences 
>Heavy Chain Variable Region
EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGYSFTGHWMNWVRQAPGKGLEWVGIMIHPSDSETR
YNQKFKDIRFTISVDKSKNTLYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCARIGIYFYGTTYFDYIWGQGTL
VTVSS

>Light Chain Variable Region
DIQMTQSPSSLSASVGDRVTITCRASKTISKYLAWXQQKPGKAPKLLIYSGSTLQSGVPS
RFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQPEDFATYYCQQHNEYPLTFGQGTKVEIKR

FASTA
Synonyms
anti alphaL integrin
antiCD11 alpha
hu1124
Raptiva
Salts Not Available
Brand names
Name Company
Raptiva
Raptiva (Genentech Inc)
Brand mixtures Not Available
Categories
  • Immunomodulatory Agents
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
CAS number 214745-43-4
Taxonomy
Kingdom Not Available
Classes Not Available
Substructures Not Available
Pharmacology
Indication For the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis, who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
Pharmacodynamics Lymphocyte activation and trafficking to skin play a role in the pathophysiology of chronic plaque psoriasis. In psoriatic skin, ICAM-1 cell surface expression is upregulated on endothelium and keratinocytes. Raptiva inhibits the binding of LFA-1 to the intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), thereby inhibiting the adhesion of leukocytes to other cell types.
Mechanism of action Efalizumab binds to CD11a, a subunit of leukocyte function antigen-1 (LFA-1), which is expressed on all leukocytes. As a result efalizumab decreases cell surface expression of CD11a.
Absorption Average efalizumab bioavailability following subcutaneous administration was estimated at 30 to 50%.
Volume of distribution Not Available
Protein binding Not Available
Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination Not Available
Half life 5 days
Clearance Not Available
Toxicity Not Available
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals
Pathways Not Available
Pharmacoeconomics
Manufacturers Not Available
Packagers
Dosage forms
Form Route Strength
Powder, for solution Subcutaneous
Prices Not Available
Patents Not Available
Properties
State liquid
Experimental Properties
Property Value Source
melting point 61 °C (FAB fragment), 71 °C (whole mAb) Vermeer, A.W.P. & Norde, W., Biophys. J. 78:394-404 (2000)
References
Synthesis Reference Not Available
General Reference
  1. Pubmed
  2. Descamps V: [Efalizumab] Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2006 Aug-Sep;133(8-9 Pt 1):666-78. Pubmed
External Links
Resource Link
PharmGKB PA164748817 Link_out
Drug Product Database 2272504 Link_out
RxList http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/raptiva.htm Link_out
Drugs.com http://www.drugs.com/cdi/efalizumab.html Link_out
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efalizumab Link_out
ATC Codes
  • L04AA21
AHFS Codes
  • 84:92.00
PDB Entries
FDA label show (1.45 MB)
MSDS Not Available
Interactions
Drug Interactions
Drug Interaction
Ergonovine The antiretroviral agent may increase the ergot derivative
Rilonacept results in increased immunosuppressive effects; increases the risk of infection.
Trastuzumab Trastuzumab may increase the risk of neutropenia and anemia. Monitor closely for signs and symptoms of adverse events.
Food Interactions Not Available
Targets

1. Integrin alpha-L

Pharmacological action: yes
Actions: antibody

Integrin alpha-L/beta-2 is a receptor for ICAM1, ICAM2, ICAM3 and ICAM4. It is involved in a variety of immune phenomena including leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction, cytotoxic T-cell mediated killing, and antibody dependent killing by granulocytes and monocytes

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P20701 Link_out
Gene: ITGAL Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Frampton JE, Plosker GL: Efalizumab: a review of its use in the management of chronic moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2009;10(1):51-72. Pubmed
  2. Descamps V: [Efalizumab] Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2006 Aug-Sep;133(8-9 Pt 1):666-78. Pubmed
  3. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. Pubmed

2. Low affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc region receptor III-B

Pharmacological action: unknown

Receptor for the Fc region of immunoglobulins gamma. Low affinity receptor. Binds complexed or aggregated IgG and also monomeric IgG. Contrary to III-A, is not capable to mediate antibody-dependent cytotoxicity and phagocytosis. May serve as a trap for immune complexes in the peripheral circulation which does not activate neutrophils

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: O75015 Link_out
Gene: FCGR3B Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed

3. Complement C1r subcomponent

Pharmacological action: unknown

C1r B chain is a serine protease that combines with C1q and C1s to form C1, the first component of the classical pathway of the complement system

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P00736 Link_out
Gene: C1R Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed

4. Complement C1q subcomponent subunit A

Pharmacological action: unknown

C1q associates with the proenzymes C1r and C1s to yield C1, the first component of the serum complement system. The collagen-like regions of C1q interact with the Ca(2+)-dependent C1r(2)C1s(2) proenzyme complex, and efficient activation of C1 takes place on interaction of the globular heads of C1q with the Fc regions of IgG or IgM antibody present in immune complexes

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P02745 Link_out
Gene: C1QA Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed

5. Complement C1q subcomponent subunit B

Pharmacological action: unknown

C1q associates with the proenzymes C1r and C1s to yield C1, the first component of the serum complement system. The collagen-like regions of C1q interact with the Ca(2+)-dependent C1r(2)C1s(2) proenzyme complex, and efficient activation of C1 takes place on interaction of the globular heads of C1q with the Fc regions of IgG or IgM antibody present in immune complexes

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P02746 Link_out
Gene: C1QB Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed

6. Complement C1q subcomponent subunit C

Pharmacological action: unknown

C1q associates with the proenzymes C1r and C1s to yield C1, the first component of the serum complement system. The collagen-like regions of C1q interact with the Ca(2+)-dependent C1r(2)C1s(2) proenzyme complex, and efficient activation of C1 takes place on interaction of the globular heads of C1q with the Fc regions of IgG or IgM antibody present in immune complexes

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P02747 Link_out
Gene: C1QC Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed

7. Low affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc region receptor III-A

Pharmacological action: unknown

Receptor for the Fc region of IgG. Binds complexed or aggregated IgG and also monomeric IgG. Mediates antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and other antibody-dependent responses, such as phagocytosis

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P08637 Link_out
Gene: FCGR3A Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed

8. High affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc receptor I

Pharmacological action: unknown

Binds to the Fc region of immunoglobulins gamma. High affinity receptor

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P12314 Link_out
Gene: FCGR1A Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed

9. Low affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc region receptor II-a

Pharmacological action: unknown

Binds to the Fc region of immunoglobulins gamma. Low affinity receptor. By binding to IgG it initiates cellular responses against pathogens and soluble antigens

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P12318 Link_out
Gene: FCGR2A Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed

10. Low affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc region receptor II-b

Pharmacological action: unknown

Receptor for the Fc region of complexed or aggregated immunoglobulins gamma. Low affinity receptor. Involved in a variety of effector and regulatory functions such as phagocytosis of immune complexes and modulation of antibody production by B- cells. Binding to this receptor results in down-modulation of previous state of cell activation triggered via antigen receptors on B-cells (BCR), T-cells (TCR) or via another Fc receptor. Isoform IIB1 fails to mediate endocytosis or phagocytosis. Isoform IIB2 does not trigger phagocytosis

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P31994 Link_out
Gene: FCGR2B Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed

11. Low affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc region receptor II-c

Pharmacological action: unknown

Receptor for the Fc region of complexed immunoglobulins gamma. Low affinity receptor. Involved in a variety of effector and regulatory functions such as phagocytosis of immune complexes and modulation of antibody production by B-cells

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P31995 Link_out
Gene: FCGR2C Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  2. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed
Comments
Drug created on June 13, 2005 07:24 / Updated on September 29, 2010 14:34