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Cintredekin besudotox

Identification

Generic Name
Cintredekin besudotox
DrugBank Accession Number
DB05305
Background

Cintredekin besudotox has been developed as a specific tumor-targeting agent, which is administered by positive-pressure convection-enhanced delivery (CED) directly to brain tissue at risk for residual infiltrating glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) after tumor resection. Cintredekin besudotox is made from a human protein, Interleukin 13 (IL13), linked to a bacterial toxin, Pseudomonas exotoxin (PE). The IL13 portion binds to receptors on the tumor.

Type
Biotech
Groups
Investigational
Biologic Classification
Protein Based Therapies
Interleukin-based products
Protein Chemical Formula
Not Available
Protein Average Weight
Not Available
Sequences
Not Available
Synonyms
  • Cintredekin besudotox
External IDs
  • IL-13-PE38
  • IL13-PE38
  • IL13-PE38QQR
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Pharmacology

Indication

Investigated for use/treatment in brain cancer.

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Pharmacodynamics

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Mechanism of action

A recombinant chimeric protein with potent antitumor activity. Cintredekin besudotox is composed of interleukin-13 (IL13), a pleiotropic immunoregulatory cytokine, linked to a mutated form of pseudomonas exotoxin A; this agent targets and kills tumor cells that express the IL13 receptor (IL13R). The IL13 moiety attaches to the IL13R on the tumor cell membrane, facilitating the entry of the exotoxin. The exotoxin moiety induces caspase-mediated apoptosis of tumor cells via a mechanism involving mitochondrial damage; it also catalyzes the transfer of ADP ribose from nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) to elongation factor-2 in eukaryotic cells, thereby inactivating elongation factor 2 and inhibiting protein synthesis.

TargetActionsOrganism
UInterleukin-13Not AvailableHumans
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
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Not Available
Food Interactions
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Categories

Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
Not Available
Kingdom
Organic Compounds
Super Class
Organic Acids
Class
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Sub Class
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Direct Parent
Peptides
Alternative Parents
Not Available
Substituents
Not Available
Molecular Framework
Not Available
External Descriptors
Not Available
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
ZL04JX89M7
CAS number
372075-36-0

References

General References
  1. Kunwar S, Prados MD, Chang SM, Berger MS, Lang FF, Piepmeier JM, Sampson JH, Ram Z, Gutin PH, Gibbons RD, Aldape KD, Croteau DJ, Sherman JW, Puri RK: Direct intracerebral delivery of cintredekin besudotox (IL13-PE38QQR) in recurrent malignant glioma: a report by the Cintredekin Besudotox Intraparenchymal Study Group. J Clin Oncol. 2007 Mar 1;25(7):837-44. [Article]
PubChem Substance
347910067

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
3CompletedTreatmentGlioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)1
1CompletedTreatmentAnaplastic Astrocytoma (AA) / Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma (AO) / Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) / Malignant Glioma / Mixed Oligodendroglioma-Astrocytoma1
1CompletedTreatmentAnaplastic Astrocytoma (AA) / Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) / Malignant Astrocytoma / Malignant Glioma / Mixed Oligodendroglioma-Astrocytoma1
1CompletedTreatmentAnaplastic Astrocytoma (AA) / Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) / Mixed Oligodendroglioma-Astrocytoma1
1CompletedTreatmentBrain and Central Nervous System Tumors1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
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Packagers
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Dosage Forms
Not Available
Prices
Not Available
Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Liquid
Experimental Properties
Not Available

Targets

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Details1. Interleukin-13
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Interleukin-13 receptor binding
Specific Function
Cytokine. Inhibits inflammatory cytokine production. Synergizes with IL2 in regulating interferon-gamma synthesis. May be critical in regulating inflammatory and immune responses.
Gene Name
IL13
Uniprot ID
P35225
Uniprot Name
Interleukin-13
Molecular Weight
15815.585 Da

Drug created at November 18, 2007 18:23 / Updated at February 24, 2021 23:07