Atezolizumab vs Metformin

## Atezolizumab vs Metformin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Atezolizumab** and **Metformin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Atezolizumab**: Fully human anti-PD-L1 IgG1 monoclonal antibody blocking PD-L1 interaction with PD-1 and B7.1.

**Metformin**: Activates AMP-activated protein kinase, decreasing hepatic glucose production.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Atezolizumab — 27 days; Metformin — 4-9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Atezolizumab — N/A; Metformin — C4H11N5.

**Molecular Weight**: Atezolizumab — N/A; Metformin — 129.1640 g/mol.

**Type**: Atezolizumab — Antibody; Metformin — Small molecule.